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Change the Windows XP product key Home | Downloads | Forums | Photos | White Papers | Blogs | Store | Newsletters Wed., May 27, 2009 Change the Windows XP product key Even in the best run IT shops, unauthorized software can find its way onto the desktop. An end-user may have installed a pirated copy of XP but now wants to go legal. An organization may have installed 100 pirated copies of XP but now has a legitimate volume-licensing key. When you encounter product key problems, changing Windows XP's product key is often the most practical solution. In this IT Dojo video,I demonstrate a quick and easy registry hack that replaces an invalid Windows XP key with a legitimate one. -- Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic Head Technology Editor   Best of TechRepublic Videos... Dirty little secrets about working in IT Like every profession, IT has its own set of dirty little secrets that its members don't often talk about out loud. ........................................................................................................................................................... Three reasons why the voice of IT gets ignored Learn three ways CIOs can communicate effectively and establish themselves as the authority in the IT decision-making process. ........................................................................................................................................................... Seven rules of thumb for parallel programming Intel's James Reinders presents seven recurring themes for developers looking to improve their game when it comes to programming parallel systems. ........................................................................................................................................................... TR Out Loud - May 22, 2009 In the fifth week before the TechRepublic Community Event, Sonja Thompson recaps the weekly highlights on the site, including the top discussions and most active members. ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 common mistakes you should avoid when flashing your BIOS Flashing the BIOS is not for the faint of heart, but by taking the proper precautions and planning for the worst-case scenario; your chances of success are greatly improved ........................................................................................................................................................... Three tools that network administrators can't live without Bill Detwiler discusses three net admin tools that our TechRepublic authors and members say they can't live without--PuTTY, Wireshark, and Nessus.   TechRepublic's IT Career newsletter TechRepublic's IT Career newsletter, delivered Tuesday and Thursday, features insight on important IT career topics, including certifications, career advancement, and job changes. >> Click here to Automatically sign up today! <<   Quick Polls... Does your organization allow reasonable personal use of corporate network resources? Which of the following personal privacy faux pas are you most often guilty of? How promptly is your IT department notified of new hires? About This Newsletter: You are receiving this newsletter at cpedley@churchpower.com as part of your TechRepublic membership. To ensure delivery of this newsletter, please add Newsletters@techrepublic.online.com to your address book. Manage My Account: Unsubscribe | Change my e-mail address | View my newsletters | RSS Feeds Send Feedback: Customer Service If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you want to receive your own copy, please visit TechRepublic to sign up for a complimentary membership. Copyright © CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A.