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I lost my windows xp product key and one of my friend . I tried
different sites but not
able to activate. Does anyone faced this before.
 
activate said:
I lost my windows xp product key and one of my friend . I tried
different sites but not
able to activate. Does anyone faced this before.
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If the system is running the key can be retrieved with one of these
programs:

ViewXP http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/ViewKeyXP.exe
AIDA32 http://www.aumha.org/freeware.htm
Belarc Advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Magical Jellybean http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

Otherwise, if it's retail:
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326246

If OEM contact the OEM you purchased it from.
 
activate said:
I found the key from Belarc Advisor. But still it is not activating.
Any Ideas
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You need to provide more details. What exactly did you do that led to
needing the key to activate? What happens when it tries to activate?
Review this link on making a good newsgroup post and repost with the
relevant information.
 
activate said:
I lost my windows xp product key and one of my friend . I tried
different sites but not
able to activate. Does anyone faced this before.
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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." It is not on the installation CD
in any way, shape, or form. 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 Belarc
Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html 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 the computer's
manufacturer; 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.

I don't know where you'll be able to find a new friend, though.


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I think the one I am using is a OEM license I got it from a friend :)
and I gave other softwares
in regards to that.I am planning to buy a new license, before that I
want to make sure this one
is useful or not.
 
I think the one I am using is a OEM license I got it from a friend :)
and I gave other softwares
in regards to that.I am planning to buy a new license, before that I
want to make sure this one
is useful or not.
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You just answered your own question.

You borrowed a friends copy and in essence pirated a copy of XP. It
has already been installed on another system and is refusing to
activate on yours because your copy is pirated.
 
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