What's the best method of activating Windows XP in a VM?

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  1. r3muxd

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    #1 r3muxd, Sep 12, 2015
    I'm afraid of using the OEMBIOS changer, because once I accidentally changed the real bios settings from a VM. Thoughts?:confused:
     
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    #4 r3muxd, Oct 25, 2015
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    I got a Windows XP Pro VL (RTM) iso. How would I convert that into OEM? I tried the stickied guide, and it was for SP3. (I tried it, and I got a "Setup failed to install the catalog" error.) I tried just copying the OEMbios into the iso and changing the setupp.ini file. Got stuck on "Type a product key" because I couldn't install the 30day.

    E: I meant VL.
     
  5. Threat

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    #5 Threat, Oct 25, 2015
    Why not jus use the VL version then and not have any activation?
     
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    #6 r3muxd, Oct 25, 2015 (OP)
    Because then I get stuck here.

    i.imgur.com/DfTtVB3.png
     
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    #7 r3muxd, Oct 25, 2015 (OP)
    Nevermind, found a dummy key.
     
  8. JacksonTaylor

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    #8 JacksonTaylor, Oct 27, 2015
    Have you found out it yet?
     
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    #9 JacksonTaylor, Oct 27, 2015
    I've had some problem when trying to activatie Windows XP in a VM. That is the same as your problem. Could you tell me if you found out method to fix it?
     
  10. woolie

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    #10 woolie, Oct 27, 2015
    I once installed a bona fide win xp on a vm and msft did activate it online... :)
     
  11. Engineer2k2

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    #11 Engineer2k2, Oct 27, 2015

    If you have purchased Win XP License then you can activate the same on VM too. Otherwise use VL version which will activate offline.;)
     
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    #13 Herischarles, Feb 7, 2017
    I am facing the same problem when trying to activatie Windows XP in a VM. Could you tell me if you found out method to fix it?