Lost CD Key

[Mike]

I have had to replace my son's hard drive and can not
find the cd key for his XP Home. It was purchased a few
years ago and registered/authorized and everything is
legit. Is there a way to get the key or a replacement
from Microsoft?

Thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If your computer is still operational:

Retrieve your Windows XP CD key
http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

If your computer is not operational:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have had to replace my son's hard drive and can not
| find the cd key for his XP Home. It was purchased a few
| years ago and registered/authorized and everything is
| legit. Is there a way to get the key or a replacement
| from Microsoft?
|
| Thanks.

 

[Kabouter Plop]

Maybe it's pasted on the back of the computer Mostly the are delivered that
way these days.
Grtz

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have had to replace my son's hard drive and can not
find the cd key for his XP Home. It was purchased a few
years ago and registered/authorized and everything is
legit.

If you can put the old drive back long enough to get it to boot, then
you can use the free Everest Home edition from
http://www.lavalys.com/index.php?page=product&view=1
which is an excellent general System Info tool, and its Operating System
- Operating System page will tell you the one used