activation when the key code missing

How do I get the COA Product Key cod If I lost it
because it was on a case that I threw out. Now I have
the legally purchased CD but can't activate it.
HELP

Dave wrote:
> How do I get the COA Product Key cod If I lost it
> because it was on a case that I threw out. Now I have
> the legally purchased CD but can't activate it.

Wait - it's INSTALLED?

Why can you not activate it - you must of had the number when you installed
it to get to the point of activation!

You can get your key by running one of these on your installed system:

Belarc Advisor (downloaded, installed and ran) on your PCs should reveal the
CD Key to you.
http://www.belarc.com/

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder (downloaded, extracted and ran) on your
PCs should also reveal this key.
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

EVEREST Home Edition
http://www.lavalys.com/products/dow...ang=en&pageid=3

If it is not installed, then you have nbot gotten to the activation part yet
and you are likely out of luck, but...

If it was a Retail copy and you have proof of the purchase:
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246

If it was an OEM license, you may be out of luck - contact those you
purchased it from.

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Dave wrote:
> How do I get the COA Product Key cod If I lost it
> because it was on a case that I threw out. Now I have
> the legally purchased CD but can't activate it.
> HELP


The Product Key isn't used during activation, only during
installation.

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." It is not on the installation CD
in any way, shape, or form. 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 Belarc
Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html 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/defaul...KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer; 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.

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Dave wrote:
> How do I get the COA Product Key cod If I lost it
> because it was on a case that I threw out. Now I have
> the legally purchased CD but can't activate it.
> HELP

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Find Product Key [CD Key]
http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm
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