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i can't find my product key

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

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If you purchased WinXP retail, the Product Key is on an orange label on the back of the
package. If you don't have the package, contact Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q295539

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

If you have an OEM version of WinXP, the Product Key sticker should have been placed on
the computer tower by the retailer. Note, Microsoft will be unable to assist you with an
OEM version.


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[Will Denny]

Hi

Not really enough info for us. Is XP still installed on your hard
disk/partition?

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[Bruce Chambers]

i can't find my product key

The Windows 25-character Product Key (required to perform the
installation) is not on the installation CD in any way, shape, or form.
It 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 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/default.aspx?scid=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.

NOTE: It's generally more helpful to have your post's subject line
pertain to the contents of the message and/or specific nature of your
problem.


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