XP reg number

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George Mooth

My pastor has XP home. He had it on his home computer.
He removed it and now wants to put it on his computer at
the church. He must have thrown the box away or something
because he can't find the numbers to install it.

Is there a way to recover the numbers? Maybe a MS number
or.......

Thank you.
 
George Mooth said:
My pastor has XP home. He had it on his home computer.
He removed it and now wants to put it on his computer at
the church. He must have thrown the box away or something
because he can't find the numbers to install it.

Is there a way to recover the numbers? Maybe a MS number
or.......

Thank you.
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If it's not installed, then there is no way to get the CD key. It is not on
the CD. If it's a retail copy contact MS at this link.

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326246

If it's an OEM copy then contact the vendor from which it was obtained.
 
George said:
My pastor has XP home. He had it on his home computer.
He removed it and now wants to put it on his computer at
the church. He must have thrown the box away or something
because he can't find the numbers to install it.

Is there a way to recover the numbers? Maybe a MS number
or.......

Thank you.
Click to expand...


The Windows 25-character Product Key (required to perform the
installation) is stored on the CD packaging on a brightly colored
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.
The Product Key is not stored on the installation CD in any way, shape,
or form.

To recover a lost Product Key:

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.

Of course, if the license was an OEM one, it's not legitimately
transferable to another computer, and we know a pastor wouldn't want to
do anything dishonest.


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