I need to reinstall my xp home edition, but i have lost the cd case with the
product key on it. It is an OEM version that i installed myself. Is there
anyway to get this information or do I have to buy a new copy of XP? Since I
need the product key to re-install the OS.

Hi

If you've still got XP installed, try this program to find the PK:

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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Will Denny
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"Robert" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I need to reinstall my xp home edition, but i have lost the cd case with
>the
> product key on it. It is an OEM version that i installed myself. Is
> there
> anyway to get this information or do I have to buy a new copy of XP?
> Since I
> need the product key to re-install the OS.

Hi

Try Belarc as well - before you attempt a reinstall with the PK. If you
have an OEM version it could be that it is the Manufacturer's PK and not the
one for your OEM CD:

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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"Robert" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4AF8D7E0-C8CD-4654-B155-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I need to reinstall my xp home edition, but i have lost the cd case with
>the
> product key on it. It is an OEM version that i installed myself. Is
> there
> anyway to get this information or do I have to buy a new copy of XP?
> Since I
> need the product key to re-install the OS.