Help! Lost my serial # and need to reinstall

[Guest]

Okay here's the deal. About 2 years ago (give or take) I bought a copy of
Windows XP Pro through a software program at my University. I have since
graduated and moved. Somewhere in the move I managed to lose the slip I got
with the software that had my Serial # on it. My hard drive on my old
computer is starting to fail so it needs replacing. I'd like to put my copy
of Win XP Pro back on the new drive. Is there some way I can get the OS to
tell me the Serial # I used to register and activate the software with
Microsoft? I really can't afford to go out and buy another copy of Windows XP
Pro so need to be able to use the copy I have.

Anyone got any advice? If I install it on the new drive I can't do anything
without the Serial #'s and I really need to replace the drive soon.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Go here:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
Near the bottom "View Product Key XP"

Otherwise you will need to buy Windows XP again unless the seller can
help.

Also if you had an educational copy, you may no longer be licensed to
use it.
Check your specific EULA.

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[Patti MacLeod]

Hi sojan80,

Give Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder a try:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml



Regards,

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[Jerry]

www.belarc.com and get The Belarc Advisor.

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[~ FreeSpirit ~]

Hi sojan80,

Give Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder a try:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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It doesn't seem to be available anymore. I was redirected to another site.
:-(

FS............

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

This worked a minute ago.
Go here:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
Near the bottom "View Product Key XP"

 

[Darkknight]

works for me

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It doesn't seem to be available anymore. I was redirected to another site.
:-(

FS............

 

[~ FreeSpirit ~]

This worked a minute ago.
Go here:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
Near the bottom "View Product Key XP"

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Thanks,... got it!

FS.......

 

[Patti MacLeod]

It works for me, too, as I just tried it a moment ago.



Regards,