Please proceed to the Windows Key Finder method. Click Next. Click Change Product Key. This is at the bottom of the "Activate" window. Enter a Windows XP product key. Note that you may have to attempt this step a few times with different keys. If you don't know the version of Windows XP your computer is currently running, consult your computer's manual to verify before you proceed with trying the linked product keys.
Click Update. After this process completes, you'll need to confirm your activation of Windows XP. Click Back. Check the "Activate Windows over the Internet" option. This will allow you to activate your version of XP quickly.
Note that calling Microsoft using the "telephone a customer representative" option likely won't work since Microsoft discontinued support for Windows XP on April 8th, Follow the on-screen instructions. After you've completed your Windows XP activation, you should be able to use it without getting locked out of the system. Method 2. Open the Winkey Finder website. Winkey Finder is a free, no-install program that can locate and retrieve your Windows XP product key.
Click on the latest version of Winkey Finder. As of January , this is version 2. Since this version is currently in beta, you can also download the final version of 1.
Click Download Winkey Finder. You should see this button at the bottom of the Winkey version page. Right-click the Winkey folder. It should be wherever you chose to save it when you clicked Download e.
Click Extract All. Doing so will extract the locked file's contents onto your desktop. Double-click the Winkey Finder folder. This is the one you just extracted. Double-click the Win Keyfinder program. It should be the only executable ".
View your product key. Running the Winkey Finder program should immediately display your Windows XP product key, allowing you to apply the key to the Windows XP activation wizard the next time Windows asks you to update. To be safe, be sure to write down the product key when you see it. Method 3. Restart your computer.
You can choose this option from the Start menu, or you can simply hold down your computer's power button until it turns itself off and then press the button again. Tap F8 as soon as your computer logo appears. You'll need to do this during the first time the logo appears after rebooting. Keep tapping F8 until you see the advanced options menu pop up. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Starting up your computer in this mode will bypass the Windows activation loop long enough for you to reset the timer for your XP trial.
You'll need to wait a minute or so for Safe Mode to load. Type " explorer. You should see a dialogue window pop up after doing so.
You may need to wait for a minute or so before the window comes up. Click Yes. This may also say OK. After doing so, you should notice that your desktop interface is now accessible.
Do yo want to activate Windows now? Will I have to reinstall Windows in 3 days or should I simply ignore the 3 day deadline since Windows is already activated?
Jimmy having a slightly different problem am trying to move my 32 bit version of xp to a newer computer after making an image of old computer and putting image on new computer get the blue screen when try to boot.. So used a xp service 3 disc to reinstall system files on this image used the win key of old system while doing this.. System will now boot to screen that says system needs to be activated before can log on.. Tried the regedit hack as can go into Windows safe mode no problem..
Thanks for any help.. You are commenting using your WordPress. Typically you will be able to enter the Windows boot selection menu by pressing F8 right after the initial logo and bios information is posted to the monitor.
Jump to: navigation , search. Another days to try Windows How about if you could have another 30 days in your trial period? Type: "rundll This process can be repeated every 30 days indefinitely. This can lead to unrecalled harsh experienced you will be subjected to. Being smart with this workaround, no time will be wasted with a wishy-washy reason of forgetting password. This first method to hack Windows password is effective for all versions of Windows computers. However, to be able to seek refuge of this method you need to have earlier created other administrator account which has privileges over the others.
Step 1. Reboot your locked computer so that you can access welcome screen. This being the first phase on how to hack computer password Windows, use the different administrator account to sign in to your computer. Step 2. Step 3.
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