Lost XP Key (HELP!!)

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Ive Misplaced My Windows XP Key And When I Was Trying TO
Reinstall My COmputer It Asked ME For It And I Went To
The My Computer Properties To Try And Obtain It And I Got
THis OEM Code and it didnt not work is there any possible
way to get my key

Ive Contacted My Computer Manafacturer Told Me TO Contact
Microsoft But I Dont Got My Number And Everything :(
 
Hi

If XP is still installed - and depending on what type of XP CD you have -
try the following link:

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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| Ive Misplaced My Windows XP Key And When I Was Trying TO
| Reinstall My COmputer It Asked ME For It And I Went To
| The My Computer Properties To Try And Obtain It And I Got
| THis OEM Code and it didnt not work is there any possible
| way to get my key
|
| Ive Contacted My Computer Manafacturer Told Me TO Contact
| Microsoft But I Dont Got My Number And Everything :(
 
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, and someone has removed/destroyed the
label, you should contact you 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.


Bruce Chambers
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