Change Windows Vista Product Key after install

By | 2007-01-10

Do you need to change your product key so that you can activate Windows Vista properly? You can use a great command line tool that will help you do this very easily. Just follow these steps:

   1. Click on the Start Button and key in command prompt so that it shows up on your start menu search list. Right click on the Command Prompt shortcut and select Run As Administrator.

   2. At the administrator command prompt, type in “slmgr.vbs -ipk “

   3. To activate windows after changing the key, run “slmgr.vbs -ato”

Author: dwirch

Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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