Ars Technica

Is there a way to see if my Windows XP product key has been used?

Here's the deal. I bought a second hand full retail copy of Windows XP Professional Full Version(seller said never used or activated). I have not installed it on ANY pc or activated it, it's just ...
GIGAZINE

The developer at the time revealed that the license key circulating in the pirated version of Windows XP was not hacked but leaked from within

When Windows XP was released in 2001, users were required to enter a license key to use it legitimately. One such key, 'FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8,' was circulated early in the release as a license ...
Microsoft

Solution Accelerator From Microsoft Can Help Reduce Deployment Tasks By Up to 75 Percent for Windows XP Professional, Office XP And Office Professional Edition 2003

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 20, 2003 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of the Microsoft® Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD). The accelerator is a new offering that ...