lost serial number

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I lost my serial number on my windows xp disk and i was
wondering if microsoft had any way of helping me obtain a
new one because i do not feel like repurchasing the disk
just because i lost the number thank you for your help
 
I lost my serial number on my windows xp disk and i was wondering if
microsoft had any way of helping me obtain a new one because i do not feel
like repurchasing the disk just because i lost the number thank you for
your help
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I suppose that if you have proof of purchase (credit card receipt, etc)
that MS would help you out Probably anything like the original box with
the bar code, etc. would be evidence.
 
-----Original Message-----
I lost my serial number on my windows xp disk and i was
wondering if microsoft had any way of helping me obtain a
new one because i do not feel like repurchasing the disk
just because i lost the number thank you for your help
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You can get a free program called Belarc Advisor that
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may give you the information you are looking for. Just
type Belarc advisor in you browser and download it. It
gives you all kind of information on your system.
 
Adam,

There is a free utility that will find your number. Go to
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml or do a search for
keyfinder and look for jelly bean. It is a exe file that can be placed
anywhere you like. then make a icon for it and check it whenever you need
it. Good idea to wright the number on your installation disk. Good luck,

Old Geaser
 
Greetings --

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." 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 whomever sold you the
OS; 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.


Bruce Chambers
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