If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Product key
I need to re-install win98_se on a friend's computer. He has lost his
original w98 cd though. I went to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion and recorded his Product Id and Product Key. I am planning to use my win98 cd to re-install on his computer. So here is the question - can I do that and then change the product ID and Key once the install is complete so that his system shows his original key and Id? Or is it more complicated than that, and is there something else I need to do or somewhere else in the registry I need to make changes as well? -- Take out the GARBAGE before replying to my address |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Assuming the installation he has is the same version as the one you have
then just use your CD and his product key for installation. If you both have a retail upgrade version then you will need proof of a qualifying product to initialize the install (A win95 CD or a set of win3.1 disks will do) -- Jon Hildrum DTS MVP www.hildrum.com "Brian Gotjunk" wrote in message ... I need to re-install win98_se on a friend's computer. He has lost his original w98 cd though. I went to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion and recorded his Product Id and Product Key. I am planning to use my win98 cd to re-install on his computer. So here is the question - can I do that and then change the product ID and Key once the install is complete so that his system shows his original key and Id? Or is it more complicated than that, and is there something else I need to do or somewhere else in the registry I need to make changes as well? -- Take out the GARBAGE before replying to my address |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Product keys vary based on the type of CD that is being used. If you have
an OEM CD and his key is from a retail version, his key will not work. As far as I know, the key is only used to satisfy the installation routine so should you have to use your key, go to the registry afterwards and change it to his. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo "Brian Gotjunk" wrote in message ... I need to re-install win98_se on a friend's computer. He has lost his original w98 cd though. I went to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion and recorded his Product Id and Product Key. I am planning to use my win98 cd to re-install on his computer. So here is the question - can I do that and then change the product ID and Key once the install is complete so that his system shows his original key and Id? Or is it more complicated than that, and is there something else I need to do or somewhere else in the registry I need to make changes as well? -- Take out the GARBAGE before replying to my address |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Product Key | usmma76 | General | 2 | December 2nd 04 12:09 PM |
product id or product key code | paul | Setup & Installation | 1 | October 6th 04 10:17 PM |
Lost Product Key | Carrot Williams | General | 2 | August 15th 04 04:51 AM |
win98se update, product key not recognized | ellen o. | General | 27 | June 24th 04 09:42 PM |
Can not locate Product Key Information | Vanessa Gillespie | Setup & Installation | 1 | June 24th 04 03:22 AM |