Windows 98 Product Key Change

[TRICKPLAYER]

Is there a utility or method of changing the product key in windows 98?

[Tekboy]

Is there a utility or method of changing the product key in windows 98?

Sure. In Win98, you can just go into the registry and change it to anything you like, once Windows is finished with the installation. I have no idea why someone would want to do this in 98, however.

[TRICKPLAYER]

I have a freind who bought a second hand pc with 98 on it and no licence with it, but I have a spare 98 coe, which he would like to use to make sure it is legal

[Archer]

Its not the code which makes it legal but the ownership of a licence to run the software.

[TRICKPLAYER]

OK, but surley the number on the coe on the licence book sould be applied

[Archer]

In a real world yes but provided the licence is not used else where I dont think MS is going to be raiding his property very soon. :thumbs:

[TRICKPLAYER]

can anyone show me a path into the registry?

[CrashNBurn79]

Is there a utility or method of changing the product key in windows 98?

Ok here's a program that everyone should have, Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder (http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml) now to get some additional features(like changing the key) you need to download the beta that found hidden on his website that is located here http://www.magicaljellybean.com/beta/kf15b3.zip

Here's some info on the program from the website:
The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a freeware utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install windows from your registry. It has the options to copy the key to clipboard, save it to a text file, or print it for safekeeping. It works on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Office 97, and Office XP. This version is a quick update to make it work with Windows Server 2003.

Hope this helps!

[QPAVL]

Keyfinder.exe. Let's you View and Change windows keycodes. I personally have used on 98,98se,and XP home. Do a search for it, or pm me with your email and I'll send you a copy. File is 256kb, very small. :thumbs2:

[CrashNBurn79]

Keyfinder.exe. Let's you View and Change windows keycodes. I personally have used on 98,98se,and XP home. Do a search for it, or pm me with your email and I'll send you a copy. File is 256kb, very small. :thumbs2:
Umm that's the link that I have in my reply. It's in that zip file.

[TRICKPLAYER]

CrashNBurn79 , you are the man !!!! a brilliant utility

[CrashNBurn79]

I try :cool: I have tons more cool utils up my sleeves!
I have been gathering them since I first got internet 8 yrs ago.