XP Fresh Install which copy?

[Guest]

I would like to format my hard drive and reinstall xp- not a problem. my
question relates to the fact that i have 5 copies of windows xp professional
and don't know which one is one this computer so that i don't have trouble
re-activating. any suggestions? anywhere where i can find out which product
key i typed in on this computer?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Follow this:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
Near the bottom "View Product Key XP"

 

[Guest]

There is a program called "viewkeyXP" that will let you view your xp key. Its
a matter of finding the program. Good luck

 

[Michael Stevens]

I would like to format my hard drive and reinstall xp- not a problem.
my question relates to the fact that i have 5 copies of windows xp
professional and don't know which one is one this computer so that i
don't have trouble re-activating. any suggestions? anywhere where i
can find out which product key i typed in on this computer?

If XP was installed by the OEM, the utility below will show the generic key
used to setup the image. If you have reinstalled XP or XP was installed by
upgrading, repair install or clean install the PK will be the valid key used
to install on the computer in question. The actual XP CD's are not hard
coded with individual Product Key's, but the PK's must correspond to the
version being used to install [OEM Generic Home/Pro, OEM Branded Home/Pro or
Retail Upgrade/Full Home/Pro].
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Find Product Key [CD Key]
http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm
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