• Windows XP

    Windows XP: Reset Product Key

    Microsoft is getting more and more picky about that product key and the Genuine Advantage program.  So if you’re finding that the warnings and annoy-ware are getting to be too much to handle then reset it.  To do so, first edit the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsNTCurrent VersionWPAEventsODBETimer registry key to be some number or letter.  This will overwrite your existing product key and allow you to enter a new one.  Next, click on Start and then Run and enter the following command (assuming Windows is installed in the c:Windows directory): C:Windowssystem32oobemsoobe /a This will bring up the Activate Windows wizard.  Here, select to update using a telephone service representative.  Here, select a location and…