How to activate XP?
1) Start the Activation wizard. If you don’t have broadband internet or a dial-up modem, you can activate your copy of Windows XP over the phone. 2) Enter your product key if you haven’t already. You may be prompted to enter your 25-character product key before you can proceed with the activation process. 3) Choose the phone option. Select “Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows now.” 4) Select your region. Microsoft provides local numbers for most areas, or toll-free numbers that you can call from anywhere. 5) Select the language of your choice. English is usually the second language offered, which is number 2 on the dial pad. 6) 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. 7) Call Microsoft and provide the 54 digit “installation ID”. Use the provided number to contact Microsoft. 8) Enter the 35 digit code the rep gives you. After verifying your installation ID, the support rep will give you an activation code.
How do you find the product key in Windows XP?
To find the Windows XP product key on a disc, insert the Windows XP disc into your computer, open My Computer, and open the disc drive. Open folder I386, and open the file named UNATTEND.txt. The product key appears at the bottom of the window.
Can I still activate XP?
A: No. A spokesperson confirmed that activations will still be required for retail installations of Windows XP post April 8. “Windows XP can still be installed and activated after end of support on April 8,” the spokesperson noted.
How do you reactivate Windows XP?
Click the Change Product Key Button. Activate Windows by Phone Screen. Click the Change Product key button at the bottom of this window. Note: Don’t fill out anything on this screen since this is part of a Windows XP activation process, something you may or may not be doing after your product key is changed.
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