06-28-2006, 03:13 AM
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getting the XP Product Key
get a problem
lose my XP CD, need to reinstall XP, so i don't have the product key any more
does any one knew how i could get the XP product ID from the computer before i format it?
don't want to buy another license.
thx
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06-28-2006, 03:16 AM
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06-28-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kicadman
get a problem
lose my XP CD, need to reinstall XP
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Curious how you're going to reinstall XP with a lost CD?
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06-28-2006, 08:38 PM
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Probly download an iso from the internet. Nothing wrong with that though if he has a legal key.
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06-28-2006, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by freebsdmike
Nothing wrong with that though if he has a legal key.
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Problem being that if he lost the CD, he doesn't have a legal key. Just stirring up trouble, no need to pay any attention to me 
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06-29-2006, 12:51 AM
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Belarc gives the cd key as well
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06-30-2006, 05:14 PM
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If the machine was licensed properly when built you'll have a COA stuck on the case with the product key on it.
Dan
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06-30-2006, 05:29 PM
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I might be wrong here, but when you activate 1 product key, you can't activate it again. So if you're reformating your current installation, you might not be able to install again with the same key...?
P.S. Everest will tell you this
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06-30-2006, 05:37 PM
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Magic Jelly Bean
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
Activation should only give you trouble if you are installing the same CD key onto a totally different computer (or the same one with different parts). If you are just formatting and reinstalling, you shouldn't have a problem.
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07-01-2006, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by daniel_grant
I might be wrong here, but when you activate 1 product key, you can't activate it again. So if you're reformating your current installation, you might not be able to install again with the same key...?
P.S. Everest will tell you this
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You can re-install using the same key. If they suspect fraud, they make you call and give you an alternate key to use.
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07-02-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kicadman
get a problem
lose my XP CD, need to reinstall XP, so i don't have the product key any more
does any one knew how i could get the XP product ID from the computer before i format it?
don't want to buy another license.
thx
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Just phone them, tell them you cannot read the key on the side of the pc, let an older person do the talking: you'll have a new key in seconds (benelux centre)
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07-02-2006, 05:12 AM
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Not to sure about this but can't you just notify your PC manufacturer if the Window XP OS came with it? I am sure they have the records with them they might even provide you with a replacement disc.
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07-02-2006, 05:46 AM
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Nothing to see move along.
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Originally Posted by RazorBlue - Dan
If the machine was licensed properly when built you'll have a COA stuck on the case with the product key on it.
Dan
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Thats with an oem machine, a retail boxed version of xp home/pro has the little sticker your on about in the box. That means when you get a new pc you can take it with you.
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07-02-2006, 06:19 AM
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Do a search with REGEDIT to find the key . . .
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