Multiple computers, multiple XP disks, no longer know pairing

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Is there a way to find out which of my xp disks goes with which computer?
Necessary when changing motherboard, reinstalling and activating etc. All
disks are legal! Many thanks.
 
BA said:
Is there a way to find out which of my xp disks goes with which
computer?
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Assuming that they are the same type (Home vs. Professional; Retail vs. OEM;
Full vs. Upgrade) it doesn't matter. The CDs are identical, and do *not*
contain the product keys.

Necessary when changing motherboard, reinstalling and
activating etc.
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Nope. Not necessary at all..

Also note that changing the motherboard does not usually require
reinstalling. A repair installation usually works. See "How to Perform a
Windows XP Repair Install"
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
 
Thank you very much.
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BA Finstead


Ken Blake said:
Assuming that they are the same type (Home vs. Professional; Retail vs. OEM;
Full vs. Upgrade) it doesn't matter. The CDs are identical, and do *not*
contain the product keys.




Nope. Not necessary at all..

Also note that changing the motherboard does not usually require
reinstalling. A repair installation usually works. See "How to Perform a
Windows XP Repair Install"
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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Do a google search for - magicjellybeankeyfinder
It will tell you the product key on each machine you run it on.
You can compare your CD's with it.
 
Thanks!
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BA Finstead


Squire said:
Do a google search for - magicjellybeankeyfinder
It will tell you the product key on each machine you run it on.
You can compare your CD's with it.

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Jerry

Never believe in miracles,
Rely on them
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Couldn't find that particular program, but Googled "Windows xp product id
finder" and came up with several possiblities. The trial version of
insanekeyfinder was impressive and the full version is inexpensive.
 
You can copy the keyfinder after you download and expand it onto a floppy so
you don't have to install the full program on each computer.
 
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