Legit Copy of Windows but no Activation Key

[Guest]

i have an Acutual Windows XP cd not burned or copyied or priated but it is an
old copy and it was given to me by a friend...but the friend lost the cdkey
and it's not a restore CD from some OEM how can i get a product key for
Activation and no im not asking for a hack or keygen i need a microsoft legal
activation key

 

[Peter Foldes]

Just out of curiosity. Which hologram is on the front of this CD.Can you describe it for us

 

[Bubba]

Try to activate it, then select "Contact Microsoft Telephone Support" (or
whatever it is) in the dialog boxes. They will ask you for some information
and validate the numbers that you specify. If all is well, they "MAY" give
you an activation key. The reason I say this is that this happened to me a
month ago and it worked well. The reason for the "MAY" is that they may
determine that it was activated "TOO MANY" times and may refuse. Although,
I've not had this problem.

Hope it helps...

 

[Peter Foldes]

Sorry I also forgot to ask in my previous post. Which Part Number is marked also.

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Just out of curiosity. Which hologram is on the front of this CD.Can you describe it for us

 

[Bob I]

All you have is the CD, it isn't a legit copy UNTIL you have a key.
Microsoft support will provide a key for retail copies of Windows XP, IF
you provide proof of purchase. Since all you have is a CD you are not
going to have much luck there.

 

[Bubba]

You are correct Bob; however I have found that if you have a legit copy of
XP and contact MS Telephone support they can verify the XP product code (I
believe that's was MS calls it). In any case, I've done this on at least one
occasion that I can recall with no problem (nb: if the product has been
activated too many times, MS will just say NO - as we all know).

As an example; during a recent office move, we had lost a box that contained
our CD keys etc. We upgraded one system with a new Vid card, more Ram and
added a second CPU. Of course, XP wanted to be activated again, and as we
had lost the original CD key, I called MS Telephone support and they obliged
me quite handily.

Having said that, It's not the best way go about activation and I agree
without some sort of POP, they may just as easily say no. But, if one cannot
find the CD Key, it's worth a shot.

Cheers

 

[ANONYMOUS]

Try to activate it, then select "Contact Microsoft Telephone Support" (or
whatever it is) in the dialog boxes. They will ask you for some information
and validate the numbers that you specify. If all is well, they "MAY" give
you an activation key. The reason I say this is that this happened to me a
month ago and it worked well. The reason for the "MAY" is that they may
determine that it was activated "TOO MANY" times and may refuse. Although,
I've not had this problem.

Hope it helps...

No he can't do this because installation will not progress unless a
valid serial number is entered. He hasn't got the valid serial number
so tough luck.

People can steal CDs from their employers or friends or from neighbors.
but they don' have serial number. If MS starts giving out serial
numbers over the phone then clearly it will go out of business very
quickly!!.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

i have an Acutual Windows XP cd not burned or copyied or priated but it is an
old copy and it was given to me by a friend...but the friend lost the cdkey
and it's not a restore CD from some OEM how can i get a product key for
Activation and no im not asking for a hack or keygen i need a microsoft legal
activation key

If your friend lost the Product Key, that CD is no better than a
non-absorbent coaster, no matter what it's origin or provenance. You'll
need to purchase a license of your own. Hint: It's the Product Key
that represents the license to use the software, not the CD.

You can try this:

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 to obtain a new Product Key.


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[Bruce Chambers]

Try to activate it, ....

Without a valid Product Key, the OP won't be able to install the OS, so
he'll never have the option of activating it.


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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You can contact Microsoft as others suggest, but without proof of
ownership of the license, they may not help.
Your friend lost the part that has actual value.

Start making plans for using the low quality coaster given to you by
your friend.

 

[Bubba]

My Bad, I assumed that it was already installed.

Dohn't Assume