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XP will not activate, This copy of windows is already activated

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Boot windows in safe mode.

Run regedit and goto:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\WPAEvents

In the right pane, right-click OOBETimer, and the click Modify.

Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate windows.

Restart normally and reactivate.

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