Re-install W2K Pro with no PID

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Rick V

My Windows 2000 Professional has become corrupted and will
not boot. I have the OEM re-installation CD (Dell), but
whenever I go to repair or install, it of course requests
my Product ID, and I apparently long since misplaced my
doc with this info. W2K boots to the Setup screen, and I
cannot get to a desktop to find the PID. I do have a
diagnostic floppy, and so can boot to a DOS prompt using
that. All the drives seem to read OK.

How can I either find the PID, or change the switch so I
can at least get to the Desktop?

Thanks a bunch.

rsv
 
Look for a product key sticker on top/ side/ bottom of the pc.

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| My Windows 2000 Professional has become corrupted and will
| not boot. I have the OEM re-installation CD (Dell), but
| whenever I go to repair or install, it of course requests
| my Product ID, and I apparently long since misplaced my
| doc with this info. W2K boots to the Setup screen, and I
| cannot get to a desktop to find the PID. I do have a
| diagnostic floppy, and so can boot to a DOS prompt using
| that. All the drives seem to read OK.
|
| How can I either find the PID, or change the switch so I
| can at least get to the Desktop?
|
| Thanks a bunch.
|
| rsv
 
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I assume you mean Product Key. The PID is the Product
Identification Number which only is generated once you put
the Product Key in.

If you can't find teh PK, I suggest you call Microsoft.
We generate OEM Product Keys free of charge. Just make
sure you are at that point where you need it, are at the
computer, and that you have the installtion disks with
you, as the Agent will need you to read the info off the
disc so they know what PK to generate.

Try calling 1-800-936-4900 and press option 3 so that you
get to Customer Service on the professional side of
things. Be prepared to give your name, phone number, and
e-mail address.

MSCC CSR
 
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