xp product number on the registry

[Utilisateur1]

Hi Everybody,
I would like to know what is the registry key describing the windows xp
product number.

Thank you in adavance

toni

 

[Chris Lanier]

It's not listed simplely.

If Windows XP is still installed use this -
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

 

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Might be here:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion]
"DigitalProductId"

As you see, this is not "clear-text" as on previous OS. You need a software
to view the key:

Retrieve your XP CD key
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm

This utility works for retail versions:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/ViewKeyXP.exe

AIDA32
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32

JellyBean KeyFinder
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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Hi Everybody,
I would like to know what is the registry key describing the windows xp
product number.

Thank you in adavance

toni

 

[Steve]

The product key turns into a guid in XP. Used to be a registry key to view
this.

 

[Sharon F]

Hi Everybody,
I would like to know what is the registry key describing the windows xp
product number.

Thank you in adavance

toni

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
However, this will just show the product ID. It will not show the CD key.
That is encrypted in the registry "somewhere." There are tools that can
extract the key. See this site for more info:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm

NOTE: On some OEM installs, the CD key found will not match the number on
the customer's COA. This is due to the method the manufacturer used to
install XP at the factory.