Additionally, updates may be required due to server-side encryption changes. I wonder if different installation images use different activation servers. I would like to try an image on the machine in question which has prooved to have a working online activation on a different machine.
Doesn't work on my build installation. But why would it? It simply deletes a registry key. If it had been that simple I have used the very original installer iso and burned it to cd. But I cannot understand, why deleting a registry key and changing product code as the above script would cause it to be activated. Show 2 more comments. Justin M. Justin 9 9 bronze badges.
There are still phone numbers for all countries as I stated in my answer. It's not only the German number provided during the installation process that doesn't work any more, in some installations out there the US number does not work any more either but it's good to know that some of the numbers still work, so it's worth a try. What number did you use? I'm curious, if your number still works, why did you search for a way to activate Windows here on Superuser?
Albin It was the toll-free U. I added it to my answer. Albin I tried the online activation first, it didn't work, so I searched for a solution to that before deciding to try the phone activation route. Thx, so your number was was shown in the activation dialogue right? Do you know the date of the installation files for a chance or the Win Version before you do any updates? Is there some source about analysis of the algorithm?
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This article has been viewed 97, times. Learn more If you have an internet connection or dial-up modem, you can get activated with just a few clicks. You can also call Microsoft and get an activation code if you don't have access to the internet.
If you positively cannot get Windows XP activated, you can bypass the activation message. Connect to the internet. Start the Activation Wizard. Enter your product key. Select Yes, let's activate Windows over the internet now. Decide whether to register. Click Next. Did this summary help you?
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The easiest way to activate Windows is by connecting to Microsoft directly through the internet. 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.
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.
This will bring up the Run tool from which you can complete the fix. Type " rundll This command resets the Windows XP trial clock to 30 days. When your welcome screen finishes loading, you should be able to log in like usual rather than being stuck in the activation loop. You have a certain period of time to activate Windows. After this period, Windows will be stuck on the login screen in an activation loop.
Not Helpful 16 Helpful Can I do this more than once? Select the Start button , right-click Computer , select Properties , and then select Activate Windows now. If Windows detects an internet connection, select Activate Windows online now. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. Enter your Windows 7 product key when prompted, select Next , and then follow the instructions.
Select Use the automated phone system. Windows 7 Windows 8. To activate Windows 8. Choose Activate Windows. Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. Need more help? Join the discussion.
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