Additionally, updates may be required due to server-side encryption changes. I wonder if different installation images use different activation servers. I would like to try an image on the machine in question which has prooved to have a working online activation on a different machine. Doesn't work on my build installation. But why would it? It simply deletes a registry key.
If it had been that simple I have used the very original installer iso and burned it to cd. But I cannot understand, why deleting a registry key and changing product code as the above script would cause it to be activated. Show 2 more comments. Justin M. Justin 9 9 bronze badges. There are still phone numbers for all countries as I stated in my answer. It's not only the German number provided during the installation process that doesn't work any more, in some installations out there the US number does not work any more either but it's good to know that some of the numbers still work, so it's worth a try.
What number did you use? I'm curious, if your number still works, why did you search for a way to activate Windows here on Superuser? Albin It was the toll-free U. I added it to my answer. Albin I tried the online activation first, it didn't work, so I searched for a solution to that before deciding to try the phone activation route.
Thx, so your number was was shown in the activation dialogue right? Do you know the date of the installation files for a chance or the Win Version before you do any updates? Is there some source about analysis of the algorithm? The Overflow Blog. Podcast Making Agile work for data science. Stack Gives Back Featured on Meta. New post summary designs on greatest hits now, everywhere else eventually. Linked 1. Related 1.
Use the drop-down menus to select the number that is best for you. Select the language of your choice. English is usually the second language offered, which is number 2 on the dial pad. Select the product you want to activate. In our case, we want to activate a Windows XP, so push number 1 on the dial pad.
Call Microsoft and provide the 54 digit "installation ID". Use the provided number to contact Microsoft. You will be asked by the rep to provide the 54 digit "installation ID". This is displayed on the same screen as the phone numbers.
Enter the 35 digit code the rep gives you. After verifying your installation ID, the support rep will give you an activation code.
Enter this code into the boxes at the bottom of the window to finish activating. Method 3. Know when to do this. Sometimes when you're re-installing Windows with non-standard hardware, you may not be able to access Windows in order to activate. You'll get a message that you must activate in order to proceed, but you can't connect to the internet and the "installation ID" is not generated.
If this happens to you, you'll need to use Safe Mode to fix your drivers and activate Windows. Boot into Safe Mode.
You'll need to fix the problems with your device drivers. This will allow you to either get an internet connection or generate an installation ID so that you can activate over the phone. Reboot your computer and rapidly strike F8 as it boots up. This will open the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select "Safe Mode" from the list of options.
Download the necessary drivers on another computer. You'll likely need to download the drivers on another computer. Windows XP Safe Mode disables program installation, so you'll need the actual driver files, not an installer. Determine the piece of hardware that isn't working. This will load the Device Manager. Look for items that have a "! These are the pieces of hardware that require drivers. Visit the manufacturer's support site on another computer.
If you are using a laptop or pre-built desktop, you should be able to find all of the drivers you need in one spot. If you're using a custom-built computer, you'll need to find the manufacturer of the specific piece of hardware that's not working.
Download the INF files for the piece of hardware. Since you can't use an installer, you'll need the actual driver files. These come in INF format. Any link to or advocacy of virus, spyware, malware, or phishing sites. Any other inappropriate content or behavior as defined by the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct. Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation.
The Product Key consists of 25 digits, divided into 5 groups of 5 digits and the layout looks like this:. When Microsoft ended support for XP, they were quick to say we will continue to re-activate XP if you have to reinstall, etc.. But over the last few years they seem to have dodged the issue and deleted the links about this.
Contact them by one of these methods and keep contacting them until they do sort it out for you. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. However that does not work as the program seems to give you 30 days and any change in system date reduces that 30 days. There is a key file in the original XP mode package but I have been unable to open it with any program.
Any ideas? Sue You may want to try this way I also looked up the xpmode software and found that there were a lot of limitations with the software. The older version of virtual box version 4. I tried upgrading but. I have a file full of my favorite fonts that I need for my graphics. I later take any files that I.
I can then access them from my main computer. Once I have installed the paint program and fonts, I take a snapshot. Each time I close the machine. When I use my snapshot again I am right back to a fresh install with the files that I use already setup.
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