XP CD - which one to which computer?

[Guest]

I have 4 desktops running XP. I have 4 XP CDs.
I know for certain which CD goes with one computer, BUT the PID shown under
system properties bears no relationship to the Product Key on the CD.
I have all the product keys with the correct CD, but none of the PIDs gives
me any clue which CD goes with which computer.
Only a problem now as one computer id leaving home and I want to send the
correct CD with it.
Any ideas will be appreciated.
Sorry if this question shows up twice, but I figured after 20 minutes it
should be showing on the board.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have 4 desktops running XP. I have 4 XP CDs.
I know for certain which CD goes with one computer, BUT the PID
shown under system properties bears no relationship to the Product
Key on the CD.
I have all the product keys with the correct CD, but none of the
PIDs gives me any clue which CD goes with which computer.
Only a problem now as one computer id leaving home and I want to
send the correct CD with it.
Any ideas will be appreciated.
Sorry if this question shows up twice, but I figured after 20
minutes it should be showing on the board.

Belarc Advisor or Magic Jellybean Keyfinder will give you the product key
used to install Windows XP on ewach actual machine - *if* you installed it,
then you can be sure it should match one of the product keys you have. If
you weren't the original installer - no guarantees.

 

[Guest]

Thanks a lot! Downloaded Keyfinder and had the number in seconds. Great
little utility.
David Harpley.

 

[AlanC37]

I wish I had known this earlier :-{ I am nearly done reinstalling XP Home
on the same computer from the OEM disc but am stuck finding the 25 character
Product key. Am I right in assuming that I cannot now use this utility? I
don't seem to be able to get that computer to do anything until I enter
whatever these characters are.
Alan C

 

[DL]

No, they only work on a functioning PC
Phone your origonal supplier again, point out its OEM, which MS dont
support, and that there is no key fixed on the tower.

I wish I had known this earlier :-{ I am nearly done reinstalling XP Home
on the same computer from the OEM disc but am stuck finding the 25 character
Product key. Am I right in assuming that I cannot now use this utility? I
don't seem to be able to get that computer to do anything until I enter
whatever these characters are.
Alan C