Re: xp product key lost

Greetings --

The Windows 25-character Product Key (required to perform the
installation) is stored on the CD packaging on a bright orange sticker
that says "Do not lose this number." If it was an OEM (factory
installed) license, it's stored on a label that the PC manufacturer
affixed to the exterior of the PC case, or on the bottom of a laptop.

To recover a lost Product Key:

If your system still runs, you should be able to use AIDA32
Enterprise from http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php or ViewKeyXP from
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm to find the Product Key.
(If you have a factory-installed OEM license, and haven't since
reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is probably of the drive
image used at the factory and not _your_ specific Product Key;
therefore, it probably cannot be -- and definitely should not be --
used for a re-installation.)

If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact whomever sold you the
OS; although very few manufacturers/vendors keep records of the
Product Keys they've sold, it's worth a try before you have to buy a
new license.


Bruce Chambers

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"timothy mc nutt" <bigtimatwford@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:002b01c37c6e$564bf090$a401280a@phx.gbl...

> i lost my product key. well actually i have 90% of it. i
> wrote down a letter wrong, but anyway, i am a registered
> member and i want to install my xp on my new computer and
> i lost the key. how can i get it back?

I called 800-936-5700 and hit "0" to speak with a
representative. I plead my case, got a new key and am off
and running. The total call lasted 5 minutes.

Joe

>-----Original Message-----
>i lost my product key. well actually i have 90% of it. i
>wrote down a letter wrong, but anyway, i am a registered
>member and i want to install my xp on my new computer and
>i lost the key. how can i get it back?
>.
>

Greetings --

The Windows 25-character Product Key (required to perform the
installation) is stored on the CD packaging on a bright orange sticker
that says "Do not lose this number." If it was an OEM (factory
installed) license, it's stored on a label that the PC manufacturer
affixed to the exterior of the PC case, or on the bottom of a laptop.

To recover a lost Product Key:

If your system still runs, you should be able to use AIDA32
Enterprise from http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php or ViewKeyXP from
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm to find the Product Key.
(If you have a factory-installed OEM license, and haven't since
reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is probably of the drive
image used at the factory and not _your_ specific Product Key;
therefore, it probably cannot be -- and definitely should not be --
used for a re-installation.)

If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact whomever sold you the
OS; although very few manufacturers/vendors keep records of the
Product Keys they've sold, it's worth a try before you have to buy a
new license.


Bruce Chambers

--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH


"pennyroode" <pennyroode@aol.com> wrote in message
news:03a201c38137$2d8a2b40$a401280a@phx.gbl...

> i threw away the product key that came with my xp upgrade
> cd. i upgraded from millenium edition to xp, then
> uninstalled it, now want to reinstall it. please help! my
> email: pennyroode@aol.com

thanks for the advice...didnt think of the email thing...

>-----Original Message-----
>If your computer is still operational:
>
>Retrieve your Windows XP CD key
>http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm
>
>[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
>
>
>If your computer is not operational:
>
>How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft

Software or Hardware

>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;

[ln];326246

>
>
>Some Advice: You should not post your primary email

address in a public newsgroup!

>
>How to Trim the "Spam" from Your E-Mail Diet
>http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp
>
>
>--
>Nicholas
>
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