By using one free software package and
a custom script, anyone can bypass Windows XP??™s product key verifi-
cation or obtain a valid copy of a Microsoft Office product??™s serial
number.
Procedure: Execute the first application, gather the data, insert into the
custom script, and execute.
Open the RockXP application by clicking on the rockxp3.exe icon.
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The RockXP application will start and you are greeted with the Welcome
screen. Click on I Agree.
The remaining program tabs will appear across the top of the application.
Click on the MS Product Key tab.
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By clicking the downward-pointing arrow you can choose from the list of
installed Microsoft products installed on the computer.
Select one from the list. The working, valid serial number will be displayed
for the application you selected.
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Click the button. The serial number can be saved to a desired
location. In this example the serial number was saved as a text file named
Office2003.txt.
When the file is opened, the serial number is listed as well as the Microsoft
application it is assigned to.
*Note: RockXP demonstrates how easy it is for someone to steal serial numbers from
Microsoft applications. By combining this application with a script, the actual
verification process for the Windows XP product key can be easily bypassed.
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