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TimPoet
08-23-2008, 07:56 AM
Ok, I have been using someone else's XP Pro for a year and just bought a license for it.

I cannot upgrade Windows Media Player until it is validated. How do I apply my license key to make it all work?

The Windows Product Key Update Tool say it could not be updated.
glc
08-23-2008, 01:32 PM
Try using this to change the key:

http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

If it doesn't work, your license key is not for the same version of XP that's installed.
TimPoet
08-23-2008, 09:54 PM
Can't see where Magic Jelly Bean allows me to change key, it only finds it.
glc
08-24-2008, 11:59 AM
Try version 1.51.

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/files/keyfinder.v1.51.zip
TimPoet
08-24-2008, 03:53 PM
It won't open. First it is read as a malicious program then it fails to open.
mickzer
08-24-2008, 06:49 PM
Opened perfectly for me .
No notice from Avast anti-virus .

mickzer.
TimPoet
08-24-2008, 07:20 PM
The resident shield alert says Potentially Unwanted Program... Something about Hack Tool. EEG

I told it to ignore but then Win Rar says:
Cannot execute "C:\DOCUME~1\webjoy\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX01.703\keyfinder.exe"

and 7Zip says incorrect command line

My digital life...

Jeez, I just might nuke my hard drive and start all over....
Negeva
08-25-2008, 06:26 AM
The resident shield alert says Potentially Unwanted Program... Something about Hack Tool. EEG

I told it to ignore but then Win Rar says:
Cannot execute "C:\DOCUME~1\webjoy\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX01.703\keyfinder.exe"

and 7Zip says incorrect command line

My digital life...

Jeez, I just might nuke my hard drive and start all over....

Just disable your anti-virus/aniti-malware program, download the program again and off you go.

Also, if you're trying to change the license key and activate XP ring/telephone them; don't do it online as it never works correctly - at least in my experience.
TimPoet
08-25-2008, 07:10 AM
Also, if you're trying to change the license key and activate XP ring/telephone them; don't do it online as it never works correctly - at least in my experience.


Thanks!

Got a number or a reference?
glc
08-25-2008, 10:26 AM
Once you get the key changed, it should activate online.