However, user can leave the product key field blank, and simply click Next button to skip supplying a product key during installation. As similar to Windows Vista, installing Windows XP SP3 without a product key will have system offers the user day activation grace period, and entitles user to a 30 days evaluation or trial period to try out the OS.
If you choose not to enter the product key now, you might need to reinstall Windows later and potentially lose files and information, or you might need to purchase another version of Windows. We strongly recommend that you enter your product key now. Do you want to enter your product key now? A activation key with days left for activation tooltip also displays in system tray notification area. If the user has the option of Serial XP in the system, then there is no need to worry.
In the case of the former, there is no need to have a product key. The copy of Windows can be easily installed without using a key. The latter on the other hand shows that the user has access to the retail edition of the Operating System. In this condition, it is very important to have a proper key if you want to install this Operating System.
If there is no serial key or the source of installation is not original, then it would become really hard to find the product key. Microsoft is known for making use of several encryptions. It is an ordeal in finding the product key manually. Hence, the user needs to check other options available for this purpose as well.
The two popular alternatives in this regard are as follows:. Some users find it tough to decide which option is a must need for Windows XP. The creators have introduced it for both the options of bits that are 32 bits and 64 bits. The choice depends upon the kind of processor which is either 32 bit or 64 bit.
The operating system is chosen accordingly. For heavy jobs, the second option is preferable as the bit version gives better and larger memory. The user can enjoy the options of Windows XP Home and professional product keys. To use the most appropriate Windows XP product key the following steps are recommended. It is not a tough task to replace the product key after installing it on the system.
The process involves the following steps:. If the product key is not correct then there is nothing to worry about. Follow a few steps and see the things happening. Your email address will not be published.
The operating system will prompt the user for a product key later as part of Genuine Advantage. As with previous service packs, no product key is requested or required when installing Windows XP SP3 using the update package available through Microsoft Update. This update affects only new operating system installations from integrated source media.
This update affects the installation media only and is not a change to how activation works in Windows XP. However, when installing fresh Windows XP SP3 from clean state with a slipstreamed Windows XP installation CD with SP3 integrated, it appears that the setup process still prompt, and require users to enter a product key, compulsorily. Most user made integrated Windows XP SP3 ISO image is making use of corporate version which requires VLK volume license key , which does not necessarily require a delay in entering product key during installation.
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