Lost COA

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Bill Pyne

I've built myself a new computer, and upon trying to
install my Windows XP (Home), I get to the point it asking
for the 25-character COA...and damn if I can find it..I
think I remember seeing it, but I've searched everywhere
and can't find it. I bought it on Ebay. How does one go
about getting this info?? PS I'm 70 years young and have
a legal right to forget stuff now and then.
HELP --- and thank you
 
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246


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| I've built myself a new computer, and upon trying to
| install my Windows XP (Home), I get to the point it asking
| for the 25-character COA...and damn if I can find it..I
| think I remember seeing it, but I've searched everywhere
| and can't find it. I bought it on Ebay. How does one go
| about getting this info?? PS I'm 70 years young and have
| a legal right to forget stuff now and then.
| HELP --- and thank you
 
Bill Pyne said:
I've built myself a new computer, and upon trying to
install my Windows XP (Home), I get to the point it asking
for the 25-character COA...and damn if I can find it..I
think I remember seeing it, but I've searched everywhere
and can't find it. I bought it on Ebay. How does one go
about getting this info?? PS I'm 70 years young and have
a legal right to forget stuff now and then.
HELP --- and thank you hello today SIR my name is jeff and i will try
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two help if i can ok are you saying that you can not find the 25 digit
Product code you should have a small box that the disk came in it might say
on it work suite on the side ok on the front it will have a 25 digit Product
key numbers and letters ok they will be 5 rows of numbers and letters ok do
not lose this Product key box ok it will save you later in case you have two
reinstall ok save in a safe place like mabey your dresser ok keep safe this
is very important key you need these product key digits ok if you need help
i am here for you SIR i will help you anyway i can i dont no alot just the
Basic stuff but if you have any problem please contact me and i am here for
you if you have a question are need help with other issuse .
(e-mail address removed) Jeff
 
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 AIDA32
Enterprise from http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php or ViewKeyXP from
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm 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
OS; 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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