xp activation

[anticommander]

im trying to to install xp on a computer that my friend gave me to fix. the problem is that i had to replace the hard drive but he does not have an xp install disk, but there is a sticker on the computer chasis that has an xp key. I was wondering if installed xp on his computer with my copy, and then used magic jellybean to change the key to the one on his computer, would i be able to activate windows. THIS IS NOT PIRATED SOFTWARE. the softwar is legal i have a legal key, i just dont think that it is fair for someone who lost their xp disk to have to go out and buy a new one.

[jimv7]

"but he does not have an xp install disk, but there is a sticker on the computer chasis that has an xp key"

If you have the same version of xp, ie. xp home, use your disk for the install with his reg number.

[Coreper]

even if you would manage to install windows xp, and change the license key, windows will still stay illegal: because the license key you gave has already been activated

if you try to edit the license key with a not-windows tool, that will be illegal

to be honest, i also have used the jellybean editor, but it never worked perfectly with me

a easier way is to use the standard windows wizard:

when windows says your windows is invalid, it will start a countdown for you computer to stop working [in days]

when that period is windows will ask you for a new product key, if that occures, you can use the serial key on the computers case, and make sure you activate windows through the internet > it works [ive tried]

but i dont remember if the wizard appears in normal mode when you try to login, or not.

here is an article about changing the license key in a legal windows-way: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328874

another usefull link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312295 [i think this describes how to do whay i recommend]

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

I think the easiest would be to call Microsoft, explain them the situation, and they will tell you how to proceed.