Way to retrieve my key from Microsoft, or be issued new one?

[cypherx1]

I have my original store bought Windows XP cd, but over the years, I have
misplaced the product key code. When I originally purchased and installed
the cd, I registered with Microsoft. Is there an easy way to contact
Microsoft, and retrieve my key? Or have them issue me a new key? Thanks for
the help!

 

[cf]

let it be known on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:51:00 -0800
cypherx1 <[email protected]> scribed:

|I have my original store bought Windows XP cd, but over the years, I have
|misplaced the product key code. When I originally purchased and installed
|the cd, I registered with Microsoft. Is there an easy way to contact
|Microsoft, and retrieve my key? Or have them issue me a new key? Thanks for
|the help!

Try the Magical Jellybean Keyfinder at
<http://www.magicaljellybean.com/>

It should be able to retrieve your product key for you.

hth

 

[cypherx1]

The Windows XP software is not currently installed on the computer, so I
don't think that software used to read the registry and tell me the product
code will help, thanks though...

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Try
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

From KB326246
Replacement product key
To replace a product key, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support. To
locate the appropriate telephone number, visit the following Microsoft Web
site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

As to retention of data at MS connecting your registration with the product
key, see this forum response by Darin Smith of Microsoft:
http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2638933&SiteID=25

 

[cf]

let it be known on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:23:00 -0800
cypherx1 <[email protected]> scribed:

|The Windows XP software is not currently installed on the computer, so I
|don't think that software used to read the registry and tell me the product
|code will help, thanks though...
|
|"cf" wrote:
|
|> let it be known on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:51:00 -0800
|> cypherx1 <[email protected]> scribed:
|>
|> |I have my original store bought Windows XP cd, but over the years, I have
|> |misplaced the product key code. When I originally purchased and installed
|> |the cd, I registered with Microsoft. Is there an easy way to contact
|> |Microsoft, and retrieve my key? Or have them issue me a new key? Thanks for
|> |the help!
|>
|> Try the Magical Jellybean Keyfinder at
|> <http://www.magicaljellybean.com/>
|>
|> It should be able to retrieve your product key for you.
|>
|> hth
|> --
|> cf <[email protected]>
|> I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid.
|> Terry Bradshaw
|>

Sorry, I "assumed" it was installed. You may have to contact MS unless someone else has any ideas.

 

[cypherx1]

Thanks for all your help, I was able to get the issue resolved.
Using this: "If you need a replacement product key for your retail version
of Windows XP, please contact Microsoft Technical Support at 1-800-Microsoft
(800-642-7676). Representatives are available Monday through Friday from
5:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Pacific time and Saturday or Sunday from 6:00 A.M. to
3:00 P.M. Pacific time."

They simple had me read of the part number on the bottom side of my Windows
XP disk to verify it, and they issued me a product key, and now I'm in
business! Thanks again...

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

You're welcome.

Thanks for all your help, I was able to get the issue resolved.
Using this: "If you need a replacement product key for your retail
version
of Windows XP, please contact Microsoft Technical Support at
1-800-Microsoft
(800-642-7676). Representatives are available Monday through Friday from
5:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Pacific time and Saturday or Sunday from 6:00 A.M.
to
3:00 P.M. Pacific time."

They simple had me read of the part number on the bottom side of my
Windows
XP disk to verify it, and they issued me a product key, and now I'm in
business! Thanks again...