Reinstalling XP Pro

[Jan]

I am midway through reinstalling Windows XP(already
registered and previously installed copy of XP Pro)
and I have gotten to the point where it asks for my
keycode. The problem is that I only have the original CD
and not the keycode, stupidly threw packaging away. I also
can't back out of the setup at this point. How can I get
my keycode? Or how do I stop the setup for reinstalling?

Thanks-
Jan

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

OEM versions of Windows XP are not supported by
Microsoft. Only "retail versions" of Windows XP are
supported by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot issue you
a replacement Product Key for an OEM version.... only
if it were a "retail version". Technical support for an
OEM version is the responsibility of the company that
sold you the OEM version of Windows XP.


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I am midway through reinstalling Windows XP(already
| registered and previously installed copy of XP Pro)
| and I have gotten to the point where it asks for my
| keycode. The problem is that I only have the original CD
| and not the keycode, stupidly threw packaging away. I also
| can't back out of the setup at this point. How can I get
| my keycode? Or how do I stop the setup for reinstalling?
|
| Thanks-
| Jan
|