Good Morning everyone i am calling from Greece.At least i found a forum with MANY friends and a lot of Informations about computers.
I have a problem. I have the support in a company which they have one computer with windows xp professional.
This computer has illegal windows and the boss of the company bought a new one with license. The problem is that in the illegal windows has alot of programs (logistics) and i can not make a format
Question how can i change the key from the registry without MAKING format, because i want to update windows and i cannot
Thanks everyone who will answer to meMarine:

You should:

1. Back up any important files to a CD or to another computer on the office network.  Everything in the shared folder, for example, will be deleted.

2. Reinstall Windows XP using the legitimate CD.

3. You will then have to immediately activate Windows online (or by calling Microsoft), as you will be unable to use the computer in any mode but Safe Mode till the OS is activated.

4. Reinstall any programs that no longer WORK after the reinstallation.


Best regards,
DocThis link has additional info. you may FIND helpful:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341Contact MS they will walk you through the process...

PATIO.