Microsoft has a Product Key Update Tool for that purpose. Even though this 
is a simple procedure, as with any changes to the operating system where 
there's a chance of something going wrong, insure you have adequate backups 
of all important and personal data. An image backup to DVD or an external 
hard drive of the system drive (the one with Windows) would be ideal for 
this purpose. As a minimum, Microsoft recommends you create a System Restore 
Point prior to using the tool. You will need your new product key available 
when you begin.

Windows Genuine Advantage Self-Help Wizard:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

There are also several programs available on the Internet that has the 
ability to change the product key. Probably the easiest to use is one called 
Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder. It uses scripts provided by Microsoft to 
change the key. You can get it here:

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v1.5:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

Sven Swanson, Sr.
The NoSpin Group, Inc.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "suellen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 5:34 AM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Windows XP Pro


I discovered that my Windows XP was not a legitimate copy.  I purchased
a new copy and am wondering if I need to uninstall my existing copy
before loading the new one.  I am afraid of losing everything.  Can
anyone help me? 

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