Lost Cd but have a license key

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Hi
I have 3 computers that crashed. Cannot ctrl f11 them. I have 3 individual
licence keys (written on the case) but no CD's. I do have an XP professional
CD from other computers. When I get to the enter license key, it says its the
wrong key. What do I do??
 
How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
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| Hi
| I have 3 computers that crashed. Cannot ctrl f11 them. I have 3 individual
| licence keys (written on the case) but no CD's. I do have an XP professional
| CD from other computers. When I get to the enter license key, it says its the
| wrong key. What do I do??
 
Is the CD you have Retail, OEM or Volume Licensing (Microsoft Select)? If
it's retail, then your existing keys are either OEM or Volume. If it's OEM,
your exsting keys are either Retail or Volume. If it's Volume, your
existing keys are either Retail or OEM. I think that covers it all? :-)

Basically, you need to get your hands on a CD that matches the license keys
that you have. Friends, co-workers, etc... If you have valid licenses,
borrowing someone elses CD isn't illegal.

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Mike Brearley
 
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