Lost XP 25 digit key

[Guest]

Ive read most of the threads pertaining to this and I just need a solid
answer on my situation.
I don't have the sleeve ( or its somewhere in my storage) and I dont have
the sticker on the computer/cd whatever. I feel dumb. I bought XP Pro from
a store, so im guessing a retail version. Ive seen Bruce Chambers saying as
long as I got proof of purchase in his copy and paste speech =p
Unfortunately, I bought Pro in 2003 and I don't have the receipt.
Im tempted to call micrsoft hotline anyways. A friend and myself both came
up that microsoft should have kept my information when I activated it. I had
to reinstall windows xp because I deleted some of the files.
So basically, do I have a shot when I call microsoft to replace my code?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Only if you "registered" your copy of Windows XP.
Registering is a separate process from "activation"
since Microsoft does not request or collect personal
information during activation.

How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us

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Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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| Ive read most of the threads pertaining to this and I just need a solid
| answer on my situation.
| I don't have the sleeve ( or its somewhere in my storage) and I dont have
| the sticker on the computer/cd whatever. I feel dumb. I bought XP Pro from
| a store, so im guessing a retail version. Ive seen Bruce Chambers saying as
| long as I got proof of purchase in his copy and paste speech =p
| Unfortunately, I bought Pro in 2003 and I don't have the receipt.
| Im tempted to call micrsoft hotline anyways. A friend and myself both came
| up that microsoft should have kept my information when I activated it. I had
| to reinstall windows xp because I deleted some of the files.
| So basically, do I have a shot when I call microsoft to replace my code?

 

[jg]

likely, if you activate and register, unless like most people just activate
and not bother to register

I thought the retail version has a pretty big jacket (folder actually),
almost the size of the box but about 1/4 inch thick.

Mine is most blue folder about 8x9 Inch

 

[Guest]

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
j;-j

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

As I understand, registering is not counted as proof of purchase..

 

[Richard in AZ]

If the computer still runs, download a copy of Belarc Adviser from
www.belarc.com.
Print out the resulting review of your computer and save it in a file.
Belarc Adviser will identify all of your hardware and software by name,
serial number and product key code. Then you will have a copy.

I recommend all my customers use this program for a record of their computer
hardware and software.
Both for future tech support and for insurance records.
Remember to run another copy each time you change hardware or add software.

: Ive read most of the threads pertaining to this and I just need a solid
: answer on my situation.
: I don't have the sleeve ( or its somewhere in my storage) and I dont have
: the sticker on the computer/cd whatever. I feel dumb. I bought XP Pro
from
: a store, so im guessing a retail version. Ive seen Bruce Chambers saying
as
: long as I got proof of purchase in his copy and paste speech =p
: Unfortunately, I bought Pro in 2003 and I don't have the receipt.
: Im tempted to call micrsoft hotline anyways. A friend and myself both
came
: up that microsoft should have kept my information when I activated it. I
had
: to reinstall windows xp because I deleted some of the files.
: So basically, do I have a shot when I call microsoft to replace my code?