XP reinstall

[Quack]

Hello all, My sister bought a HP with xp preinstalled. She
didn't get an xp os disk, and either can't find or was
never givin the Registration number. I've bought XP, and
was wondering... is there a way to get the Reg # off of
the XP running on my sisters machine, then after i whipe
the drive intall my XP and use her Reg #..?

 

[KWoz]

Hello all, My sister bought a HP with xp preinstalled. She

didn't get an xp os disk, and either can't find or was
never givin the Registration number. I've bought XP, and
was wondering... is there a way to get the Reg # off of
the XP running on my sisters machine, then after i whipe
the drive intall my XP and use her Reg #..?

Download this program (X-Setup). It shows the # in there and alot more:

www.xteq.com

Ken

 

[Skip]

Here are a couple options for finding the key.Your idea
will only work if you have exact same install CD,some
systems come pre installed with XP with just a recovery
disk or none at all, with repair files on hard drive.

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

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

 

[mckenwm51]

if you already installed it and registered it then NO.
when you installed it and registered it you oem was
recorded along with your computer info. So if you try on
another computer that doesnot have the same
configerations then it will not allow the
instalation.Microsoft did this so people could not give
it to other people to download(It's a case of greed)
Good Luck

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Greed?
On whose part?
The buyer maybe?
The Seller?
Microsoft?
All three have something to gain with OEM.
OEM is significantly cheaper than retail.
Tying OEM Windows to the original computer is only one of the many
reasons you pay less for your OEM Windows than retail.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

The Product Key is on a 1" x 3" sticker affixed to the computer,
normally on the side or bottom.
Contact HP if sticker is missing.
The CD you buy will most likely not work with her OEM Product Key.

 

[Quack]

If once you've istalled XP, and then it won't let you
load on to a computer of a different config, What the hell
ya sapose to do when you upgrade??... I've ran my same 98
though 5 upgrades... I bought a copy of xp when I did my
last, but didn't install cause of the XtraProliferent
problems had by other family members...Sooo glad I
haven't...

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

If you are referring to your sisters HP, take it up with HP.
They are the ones to provide the method of reinstallation/recovery.