XP reinstall

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Skennedy

I had to reinstall XP. I don't have the product key code
to activate word 2002 anymore, I cannot find the CD case.
Is there any way to find the code? can I get a new code?
Do I have to buy new software?
 
Assuming that your system is still operable and Word 2002 is still installed
.. . .

Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html to get AIDA32. Run it and
look for Licenses under Software. Wise move to print this page and store it
away in a safe location. If Word is still installed you should find the
Product Key on this page so that you can do a re-install.
 
Greetings --

The Windows 25-character Product Key (required to perform the
installation) is stored on the CD packaging on a bright orange 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.

To recover a lost Product Key:

If your system still runs, you should be able to use Belarc
Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html to find the
Product Key. (If you have a factory-installed OEM license, and
haven't since reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is probably
of the drive image used at the factory and not _your_ specific Product
Key; therefore, it probably cannot be -- and definitely should not
be -- used for a re-installation.)

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 whomever sold you the
PC; 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.

Bruce Chambers

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