Finding out Product Key on installed XP

[tharkunn]

Hi. I have 3 legal copies of XP which I installed on three different
computers. I now wish to reformat my hard drives on two of these and do a
fresh install. Only I have no idea which copy and accompaning product key
goes to which comp.

I know each copy is only allowed to be installed on one machine, and do not
wish to run into problems on reinstalling XP because I mistakenly used the
wrong copy with the wrong computer.

Is there anyway while I still have the comps up and running to see what
product key I used when I installed?

 

[Nepatsfan]

Hi. I have 3 legal copies of XP which I installed on three different
computers. I now wish to reformat my hard drives on two of these and do a
fresh install. Only I have no idea which copy and accompaning product key
goes to which comp.

I know each copy is only allowed to be installed on one machine, and do
not
wish to run into problems on reinstalling XP because I mistakenly used the
wrong copy with the wrong computer.

Is there anyway while I still have the comps up and running to see what
product key I used when I installed?

Download and run this program on each of your computers.

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder
http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[DL]

Belarc Advisor should revaeal keys
Maybe also MagicJelly Bean

 

[JS]

Here are four utilities, all of which will display your product keys:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(It does a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional
features

Note: Also check the side of your PC case or bottom of the laptop for the
OEM key code. If there is a sticker with the code it will most likely not
match what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEMs such as
Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.

 

[tharkunn]

Thanks all 4 of you for your reply's.

 

[JS]

You're welcome.

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Thanks all 4 of you for your reply's.