Lost Product Key

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Vincent

I am triing to get my Windows Xp Loaded Back on my
computer. I lost my hardDrive and had to buy a new one but
can't find the key. Can anyone help or atleast tell me how
to get a new one?
 
Hi andy
You'll probly have to get in touch with microsoft and buy a new one. I had
the same problem but I did'nt lose my harddrive. My problem was that I
relized I didnt get a key when I got my computer. I call comp usa where I
got my computer they told me there was nothing they could do for me. But
someone here told me where to get the program to that will find the key for
you. but if your harddrive is not working it want do you any
good......http://www.magicaljellybean.com
 
HI
The key should be printed on the disk if you have the
windows xp disk
If you have a "Reload Disk" you do not have to have a key
 
Hi Vincent,

If the old drive is dead and you cannot recover data from it, then you need
to contact MS support for a new key for a retail version of WinXP. If your
system came preinstalled or you bought an OEM version, you need to contact
the manufacturer or distributor for a replacement.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Vincent said:
I am triing to get my Windows Xp Loaded Back on my
computer. I lost my hardDrive and had to buy a new one but
can't find the key. Can anyone help or atleast tell me how
to get a new one?

Thiere aught to be a sticker on the case of the machine (or with the
packaging).
The number is 5 groups of 5 alphanumeric characters.
ie ?????-?????-?????-?????-?????

Will your old drive not run sufficiently to recover the Product Key with a
utility (standalone, no installation) called ViewKeyXP that can be got from
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm
 
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 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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