lost product key

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I purchased an OEM version of Windows XP Home Edition to
save money. I now need to reformat my hard drive and
reinstall windows but I can't find the Product key. I
have the Product Reg. # but I don't know how to locate
the key to activate the software. I have been trying to
get this computer to work properly since last Feb. with
no luck so reformatting the hard drive is my last hope.
Please help.
 
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

OEM versions of Windows XP are not supported by
Microsoft. Only "retail versions" of Windows XP are
supported by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot issue you
a replacement Product Key for an OEM version.... only
if it were a "retail version".


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

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| I purchased an OEM version of Windows XP Home Edition to
| save money. I now need to reformat my hard drive and
| reinstall windows but I can't find the Product key. I
| have the Product Reg. # but I don't know how to locate
| the key to activate the software. I have been trying to
| get this computer to work properly since last Feb. with
| no luck so reformatting the hard drive is my last hope.
| Please help.
 
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