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August 06, 2001 12:00 AM

How do I activate Windows XP from the command line?

John Savill
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A. Windows XP will typically remind you to activate the product (most users will have 30 days to activate XP after installation). To activate XP manually, you can use the Start menu shortcut in the System Tools Accessories folder. At the command prompt, type

oobe/msoobe /a

In case you're wondering, msoobe stands for "Microsoft Out of Box Experience."

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  • Anna
    4 years ago
    Apr 20, 2008

    Very informative information. Thank you!

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Aug 20, 2005

    i have installed windows xp service pack two...now windows requires activation key and i have not activation key...plz send ..

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Aug 10, 2005

    jahaha, yes you need to buy atleast 20 more copies of winxp suckaa :) btw join #corpse-s3x @ qnet.org kthx

  • Anonymous User
    7 years ago
    Jan 30, 2005

    send me latest down loads

  • Ferdinand
    8 years ago
    Dec 02, 2004

    I get a "Microsoft Out of Box Experience has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." error when activating my Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2. What is the problem?

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