Q: How do I use the software?
You will need Windows XP, 2000 or NT setup CD-ROM or floppies in order to run the software. Run Windows XP/2000/NT Key installation program and follow the on-screen instructions to create the driver disk. When the driver disk is ready, reboot the locked computer with setup CD-ROM or floppies and press F6 to load additional drivers as soon as the blue screen appears, continue to the second floppy, press 'S' and load Windows XP/2000/NT Key driver when the program prompts to specify additional drivers.
When Windows XP/2000/NT Key starts, it will show you the list of Windows installations that could be processed.
Please follow instructions below to create setup disks:
| Windows XP | Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks |
| Windows 2000 | Creating Setup Boot Disks for Windows 2000 |
| Windows NT | Creating Windows NT Boot Floppy Disks |
Q: What version of Windows Setup CD should I use?
To create a Windows Key bootable CD or USB drive you should use Windows Setup CD with the version of Windows, which is not earlier than the version of Windows that you need to unlock. For example, to create a bootable CD/USB drive for Windows XP you can use any Windows XP or Windows 2003 Setup CD.
Please note that to create a bootable CD/USB drive for Windows NT4/2000 systems, you should use Windows NT4 or Windows 2000 Setup CD accordingly.
Q: Can I use Windows Key if I have no floppy drive?
Yes. You can choose to create Windows bootable CD instead of the floppy with driver (Windows Installation CD required). After bootable CD Image is created you should burn it using ISO-Image CD burning tool (i.e. Nero Burning ROM, Easy CD Creator, or totaly free Power Toy) and use the resulting bootable CD-ROM to boot and unlock your PC. For ISO-Image burning instructions please refer to CD burning software documentation.
Q: Windows XP/2000/NT Key can not find any Windows installation on my hard disk. What is wrong?
The most probable cause is that your SCSI or RAID hard disk drive controller is not supported by the standard Windows setup disks used to create boot floppies.
First, try to use the most recent setup floppies. Windows XP setup disks support most common SCSI and RAID controllers.
Q: Can your product reset the password for the domain administrator on a Windows XP/2000 domain controller with Active Directory?
Windows XP/2000/NT Key Enterprise Edition works with domain controllers and resets passwords for domain administrators.
Q: Does Windows XP/2000/NT Key support Service Pack 2?
Windows XP/2000/NT Key supports all Service Packs.
Q: What bearing does Windows XP/2000/NT Key have on Windows security?
Windows XP/2000/NT Key is designed as a tool for administrators, not for "crackers". The product has no bearing on Windows security rating, because it requires physical access to the machine. In any computer system, true security from break-ins is achievable only by isolating the machine from distrusted individuals.