Windows XP Activation or Registration number...

[I need help getting Windows XP Activ.key]

I have a CD of Windows XP which I installed my Virtual PC onto my Mac
computer, but that was a few years ago... I have now purchased a Mac Book Pro
and wanted to change to Parallels, but after putting in the Windows XP disc,
they asked me for a Registration key, which I have no idea where it would be.
Does anyone have any idea where I could get one to use just to instal my
parallels onto my labtop??? I hate to spend so much money to purchase
something that came with the other program just to install this one.

I would greatly appreciate any advice.

Stan (Mazin)
(e-mail address removed) or (e-mail address removed) or (e-mail address removed)

 

[Andrew E.]

XP has no registration key,the key used to register retail version of xp is
a "product key"...Any product key number would be on a sticker fixed to
the folder for xp cd,if xp is from an oem,they use stickers fixed to the pc
case..

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

I have a CD of Windows XP which I installed my Virtual PC onto my Mac
computer, but that was a few years ago... I have now purchased a Mac
Book Pro and wanted to change to Parallels, but after putting in the
Windows XP disc, they asked me for a Registration key, which I have
no idea where it would be. Does anyone have any idea where I could
get one to use just to instal my parallels onto my labtop??? I hate
to spend so much money to purchase something that came with the other
program just to install this one.

I would greatly appreciate any advice.

Stan (Mazin)
(e-mail address removed) or (e-mail address removed) or (e-mail address removed)

If you still have the VPC install then you will be able to recover your
product key with The magical Jellybean key finder
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml .

If you do not have the VPC install then you may be able to get a new key
from Microsoft (How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service
packs and product upgrades, or replace product manuals
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246.

If the above doesn't work then you will need to purchase a new copy of XP.