When it rains it pour!

[Michael P Gabriel]

Hi,

WIN XP - HE, on my new Dell is badly corrupted and I would like to
re-run the XP disk to reload the OPSYS. But, I can't find the required
CODE NUMBERS the series of (5) letters/numbers.

Can someone give me the URL or the phone number where I might apply
for the code??

Thanks...I'm desperate because my backup computer is an antique and
probably ready to give up the ghost.

Mike, Picture Rocks, AZ

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Dell Desktop: Look on the back or side of the computer tower for the
Windows XP 25-digit COA.

Dell Notebook: Flip the notebook over and look for the COA.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi,
|
| WIN XP - HE, on my new Dell is badly corrupted and I would like to
| re-run the XP disk to reload the OPSYS. But, I can't find the required
| CODE NUMBERS the series of (5) letters/numbers.
|
| Can someone give me the URL or the phone number where I might apply
| for the code??
|
| Thanks...I'm desperate because my backup computer is an antique and
| probably ready to give up the ghost.
|
| Mike, Picture Rocks, AZ

 

[NetNut]

Hi Michael,
There 'Should' be a sticker attached to the back or the bottom of the PC
with that magic code on it.
The NetNut

 

[Al Dykes]

Hi,

WIN XP - HE, on my new Dell is badly corrupted and I would like to
re-run the XP disk to reload the OPSYS. But, I can't find the required
CODE NUMBERS the series of (5) letters/numbers.

Can someone give me the URL or the phone number where I might apply
for the code??

Thanks...I'm desperate because my backup computer is an antique and
probably ready to give up the ghost.

Mike, Picture Rocks, AZ

The codes should be on a Microsoft sticker somewhere on the Dell case.

 

[Bill Crocker]

What everybody else said...again.

Bill Crocker

 

[Thannus]

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

WIN XP - HE, on my new Dell is badly corrupted and I would like to
re-run the XP disk to reload the OPSYS. But, I can't find the required
CODE NUMBERS the series of (5) letters/numbers.

Can someone give me the URL or the phone number where I might apply
for the code??

Thanks...I'm desperate because my backup computer is an antique and
probably ready to give up the ghost.

Mike, Picture Rocks, AZ
.

Mike,
I think that if you format your hard drive first, THEN
install WinXp using the install disk, it bypasses the
registration process. This also gets rid of any current
computer corruption and stuff like that, but you lose all
files. My provider (Dell) was kind enough to walk me
through this process via Email on an alternate computer.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

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, you should contact whomever sold you the
PC; 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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[Michael P Gabriel]

Mike,
I think that if you format your hard drive first, THEN
install WinXp using the install disk, it bypasses the
registration process. This also gets rid of any current
computer corruption and stuff like that, but you lose all
files. My provider (Dell) was kind enough to walk me
through this process via Email on an alternate computer.

MORE IMPORTANTLY, HAPPIER!!!!!

 

[Alex Nichol]

WIN XP - HE, on my new Dell is badly corrupted and I would like to
re-run the XP disk to reload the OPSYS. But, I can't find the required
CODE NUMBERS the series of (5) letters/numbers.

It ought to be on a label stuck to the outside of the machine (combined
with 'Certificate of Authenticity')