For best results, simply copy and paste this text into the Run field. Click OK. Select the telephone option. This option should say "Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows" and there should be a clickable check box to the left of it.
If you see a note that says "Windows XP is already activated", changing your key manually isn't working. 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. Aug 09, How to activate Windows XP. You can proceed with activation at any time, without waiting for the end of the day period. If you have a license key, you should do it in advance, without delaying for the last minute, since until the time has passed, Windows will intrusively remind you how many days remain before the end of the trial period.
You can use Windows Loader v2. Soon after its launch, it has become the maximum mostly used the non-public working device in the whole world. Even nowadays, it has lots of users, although the reality is that Microsoft stopped offering service in Microsoft will verify that your product key is legitimate, and send the activation code back to your computer.
If you don't have access to the internet, click here to activate by phone. Start the Activation wizard. You can start this by clicking the Activation icon in your System Tray. Enter your product key if you haven't already. You may be prompted to enter your character product key before you can proceed. If you don't have a product key, click here. Select "Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now". Windows will try first to connect via your network Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. If no network adapter is detected it will look for a dial-up modem.
Read the privacy statement and decide if you want to register. Registration is optional, and now that Windows XP is no longer supported, there's no real point to it. To skip registration, select "No, I don't want to register now; let's just activate Windows". Wait for Windows to activate. As long as you have an internet connection the wizard will automatically connect and activate your copy of Windows.
Contact Microsoft if necessary. If you have used your Windows XP product key on a different computer or installed new hardware, you may be prompted to contact Microsoft by phone. This is a step required by Microsoft to prevent piracy. As long as you are not violating your license, you should have no problem getting the support rep to activate your account.
Go to source You will be asked by the support rep to provide the "installation ID", which can be found on the activation wizard screen. After providing the installation ID, Microsoft will verify and will provide you with the code you need to enter to activate Windows. Method 2. If you don't have broadband internet or a dial-up modem, you can activate your copy of Windows XP over the phone. You may be prompted to enter your character product key before you can proceed with the activation process.
Choose the phone option. Select "Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows now. Select your region. Microsoft provides local numbers for most areas, or toll-free numbers that you can call from anywhere. 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". So what do I do about activating this copy of XP on my virtual machine? This thread is locked.
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Details required :. Cancel Submit. Bill Smithers Volunteer Moderator. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. If your default XP browser is iex8, that would explain the "failure to connect". I recently used FirefoxESR as my default to connect to the activation servers.
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