My COA is missing

[jwalks]

I am stupid, but i bought a new copy of windows xp professional, and
before installing it, lost the Certificate of Authenticity. Is there
any way that I can still install the software without buying more? (i
am updating a old win98se computer).

Thanks
jwalks

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

There is no way to deduce the Product Key (COA) from an XP cd.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No. If you lost a $100 bill, would a bank replace it?
Sorry to hear of your misfortune!

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| I am stupid, but i bought a new copy of windows xp professional, and
| before installing it, lost the Certificate of Authenticity. Is there
| any way that I can still install the software without buying more? (i
| am updating a old win98se computer).
|
| Thanks
| jwalks
|
| --
| jwalks

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

I am stupid, but i bought a new copy of windows xp professional, and
before installing it, lost the Certificate of Authenticity. Is there
any way that I can still install the software without buying more? (i
am updating a old win98se computer).

Since you mention a COA then I assume this is an OEM product.
In which case you need to approach the OEM supplier for any replacement
parts (entirely at their discretion).

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Regards,

Mike
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