Off topic question: I have two product keys, how can I tell what software they go with?

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Kelvin

I've gotten the sleeves and the disks mixed up I think?
Is there a way to tell what software belongs to what key?

Thanks

Kelvin
 
That's a good idea, but I have various software and sleeves that are miss
matched...

Kelvin
 
And Belarc Advisor will show you what software you have installed and what
key it has, if any, just install it and have a look you'll be surprised what
you can find out. <g>
Joan
 
I've gotten the sleeves and the disks mixed up I think?
Is there a way to tell what software belongs to what key?


Are you talking about Windows XP? If so, note that the product keys
are not on CDs themselves (the same is probably true even for
non-Windows products). As long as both are of the same type (Home vs.
Professional, Retail vs. OEM. and Full vs. Upgrade), the CDs are
identical and either can be used with either key.
 
Kelvin said:
I've gotten the sleeves and the disks mixed up I think?
Is there a way to tell what software belongs to what key?

Thanks

Kelvin


No, the Product Key is not stored on the installation CD in any way,
shape or form. If the CDs and sleeves are for the same version and
license type, it doesn't make any difference which goes where.


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