How to activate Windows XP fast, easy and forever? step by step guide

Windows Xp It is one of the most used operating systems. Launched in October 1001 and still available for computers, although its official support has already ended, it has several versions and updates in the form of Service Packs (SP1, SP2, SP3) that allow users to interact with their equipment in an easy and simple way, although it needs to be activated to work correctly.

The windows xp activation it is a mandatory process with which Microsoft makes sure that users have paid for the official licenses to use it. A procedure that you have to go through yes or yes, entering a password and performing a series of steps that usually require connecting to the internet or calling by phone. If it is not done, the system will crash and nothing can be done with it.

in this guide we will explain how to activate Windows XP step by step. We are going to give you all the necessary indications and guidelines so that you can do it in all its versions, in addition to giving you keys and explaining how to see if you have a well-licensed installation or not.

Steps to activate Windows XP for free all versions (SP1, SP2, SP3)

The steps to activate Windows XP for free in all its versions are easy. Here we explain everything:

From safe mode

1. Turn on your computer keeping the F8 key pressed all the time.
2. When the Windows boot menu appears, choose the option “Safe Mode” either “Safe mode”. Wait for the operating system to boot.



3. Once inside, making sure you have an active internet connection, connect to Wi-Fi or wired network that you have at home
4. If you do not have problems with drivers or controllers, jump to the next point. Otherwise, you will have to fix them:
   • Right click on the icon “My PC” either “Equipment” and, within the drop-down, choose “Properties”.
   • Enter now in the option “Device administrator” and click on it.
   • Look icons have an exclamation mark or a question mark next to it and write them down.
   • from another computer, access the manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers. You must enter the download section and make sure they are compatible with Windows XP.
   • Copy everything downloaded to a USB stick or CD/DVD.
   • Insert the drive into the computer where you want activate Windows.
   • Back in the “Device administrator”, click on the icon of the failed device with the right button and choose “Update driver software”.

   

   • Check the option to choose the directory.
   • Now, look for the “.inf” file that corresponds to the device in the removable drive you inserted. Let him act.
   • Restart the PC and go back to Safe Mode.
5. Open the Start menu by clicking its button . Next, go to the option “All the programs”.
6. Now pass the mouse over the section “Accessories” and, from there, go to “System tools”.
7. Within this menu, click on “Activate Windows” to enter the validation menu.
8. In the window that appears, you will be asked to enter the product key. If you have a genuine copy of Windows XP, just type the 25 digit code What comes in the box. Click on the button to advance.



9. when asked if you want to activate windows nowclick the first option: “Yes, activate Windows now over the Internet.”
10. After that, you will have two options to decide if you want to register or not. Since there is no longer official support for the system, it is best to click on “No, I don’t want to register now, just activate Windows.”
11. Wait a bit, close the window and reboot. Your system is already activated.

*In the event that you do not have a product key and want to renew the trial period, follow these steps within the Safe Mode:

1. Press the button of Start menu and, in the drop-down, choose the option “Run”.
2. In the window that appears, type “rundll32.exe syssetup, SetupOobeBnk” without quotation marks. Click on “To accept”.
3. When the process is finished, restart the PC and you will have 30 days free license.

Validate XP from the phone

1. Turn on your PC and let the operating system boot as usual.
2. Enter your user account or in which you have Administrator rights.
3. Press the button of Start menuthen click on “All the programs” > “Accessories” Y “System tools”.
4. Now choose the option “Activate Windows” clicking on it. You will access the system enablement window.
5. On the first screen that appears, you will need to type your Windows XP product key. Copy the 25 digit code that you received with your copy of the system to validate your license and click on the button to continue.
6. Now, choose the second option: “Yes, I would like to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows.”



7. On the screen that appears now, you have to overcome 3 steps to finish the verification process:
   1. Choose the location in the first dropdown that best corresponds to your location (Spain) there are many free numbers available.
   2. Call the toll-free number listed and recite the 54-digit code that appears next to “Step 3”.
   3. Listen and write the 35 digits you will hear on the phone after entering the ID in the previous step. With them you will fill in the 7 fields that are in “Step 4”. When finished, click on “Following”.
8. You have already validated Windows XP by phone!.

Activate expired Windows XP when it was already locked with these activation keys

If Windows XP has expired and has been blocked, you have to follow a series of steps to be able to enter and activate it. Here we explain everything:

• Turn on your computer with F8 key pulsed. This will take you to the system boot menu.
• Choose the option “Safe Mode” and press the enter key to enter this version of the operating system.
• Once inside, and already on the desktop, click on the Start Menu and, there, click on “Run”.
• In this popup, enter the command ”rundll32.exe syssetup, SetupOobeBnk”. Click on “To accept”.
• Reboot and re-enter Safe Mode as we have explained before. You have reset temporary activation.
• Now go back to the window. “Run” as we have explained before.
• Type the following in the blank field: %systemroot%/system32/oobe/msoobe.exe /a. Press “okay”.



• The activation window will now open. Choose the box “Yes, I want to phone a customer service representative to activate Windows” and click on “Following”.
• After this, forget all the fields and click on the button below with the text “Change Product Key”.
• Now, you will have in front of you the field “new key”. Type one of these enable keys into it:
  • B77QF-DP27W-4H68R-72B48-78RPD
  • THMPV-77D6F-94376-8HGKG-VRDRQ
  • V2C47-MK7JD-3R89F-D2KXW-VPK3J
  • DHXQ2-WRGCD-WGYJY-HHYDH-KKX9B
• Click on “To update” and you will have changed the key.
• The next thing you need to do is activate. You can follow the steps indicated in the previous section, “Validate by phone”.

How to check if Windows XP Professional is activated?

If you want to check if Windows XP Professional is activated, follow these steps (valid for all versions):

• Get into Windows XP as usual.
• Click on the button “Start” and, in the drop-down, click on “Run”.
• In the popup window, enter the following command: %systemroot%/system32/oobe/msoobe.exe /a
• In the window that appears, if your version is registered and active, you will be prompted. If not, you will be prompted to enter the product key and enable the system.