Windows XP COA

[Guest]

Does anyone know how to find the COA that is embedded in the original Windows
XP disc. I lost my paperwork, and need to re-install windows, but only have
the CD.

 

[kurttrail]

Does anyone know how to find the COA that is embedded in the original
Windows XP disc. I lost my paperwork, and need to re-install windows,
but only have the CD.

It's not on the CD.

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[Guest]

So basically, I'm SOL.

It's not on the CD.

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[Newt Ownsquare]

If it's the Product Key you're looking for, it's not embedded in the CD.

If you're system is still working, you can extract the existing Product Key from
the registry with utilities like this:

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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| Does anyone know how to find the COA that is embedded in the original Windows
| XP disc. I lost my paperwork, and need to re-install windows, but only have
| the CD.

 

[Guest]

Does your windows boot at all? If it does you can run a Key finder program
here:
http://www.soft20.com/download-11-22831.html
It will tell you your windows XP key.

Good Luck

Joe

Kemco IT Professional

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Does anyone know how to find the COA that is embedded in the original Windows
XP disc. I lost my paperwork, and need to re-install windows, but only have
the CD.

The Product Key is not stored on the installation CD in any way,
shape, or form. 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 the computer's
manufacturer; 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.


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[Michael Stevens]

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Does anyone know how to find the COA that is embedded in the original
Windows XP disc. I lost my paperwork, and need to re-install windows,
but only have the CD.

All is explained here.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm
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