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Nichole

I have 2 legal versions of Windows XP Pro. They are original version disk,
not copies. They are not installed on any other computers or in use
elsewhere. I also have the packages for them.
My problem is that the CD/PID Keys are not on the packages. So I basicly
have worthless software. I contacted Microsoft and they where of no help.

I know the keys are encoded somewhere. I have tried several of those
reported "keys" that open any version. I would say they are a mith as well
as key gens cause I have found nothing to help me.
Does anyone know how I can open these to install them for my own use????

Nichole
 
Did you buy them new with no product key label ? These labels do not come
off , they use permanent adhesive. If so return them to the store for a
replacement or refund . If someone other than a retail store sold them to
you well ...... Jym
 
Products Keys are used to unlock the setup files on the
Windows XP CD. They are not "encoded" in the CD itself.
Contact the folks you purchased the CDs from for support
assistance....they are your only hope.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I have 2 legal versions of Windows XP Pro. They are original version disk,
| not copies. They are not installed on any other computers or in use
| elsewhere. I also have the packages for them.
| My problem is that the CD/PID Keys are not on the packages. So I basicly
| have worthless software. I contacted Microsoft and they where of no help.
|
| I know the keys are encoded somewhere. I have tried several of those
| reported "keys" that open any version. I would say they are a mith as well
| as key gens cause I have found nothing to help me.
| Does anyone know how I can open these to install them for my own use????
|
| Nichole
|
|
 
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.
The Product Key is _not_ stored on, nor is it in any way extractable
from, the installation CD.

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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