Can't find the product-key

[Cecilie Oven]

Is there a way to get a new product-key. I started to re-istall windows xp
on a friends computer. When I asked for the product-key he could not find
it. Where should I look, on the CD's or on some documentation or what. I
hope anyone can help me.

Cecilie

 

[Tedd Riggs]

It depends on how the CD was packaged. It often comes on a cardboard card
with the Microsoft Holograph on it, Might be on the XP instruction book.
Mine came on the back of the folder that had the CD and a start-up book
inside it. If all else fails and as long as its not a OEM copy, you can
always call Microsoft and they will issue a new key.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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." 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 AIDA32
Enterprise from http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php 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 whomever sold you the
OS; 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.


Bruce Chambers

--
Help us help you:



You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
Is there a way to get a new product-key. I started to re- istall windows xp
on a friends computer. When I asked for the product-key he could not find
it. Where should I look, on the CD's or on some documentation or what. I
hope anyone can help me.

Cecilie


.

 

[Malke]

If you can boot into Windows, install Aida32 and it will show you your
Product Key. Here's a link:

www.aida32.hu

Malke