product key

[Terence]

if i lost the product key, and i am using OEM window xp,
how could i get back the product key ?

[Jupiter Jones]

Terrance;
If Windows XP is still installed, look here, near the bottom "View
Product Key XP":
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

If Windows XP is not installed, contact the seller.
Microsoft can not help with OEM versions.

Otherwise you will likely need to buy another Windows XP.

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"Terence" > wrote in message
...
> if i lost the product key, and i am using OEM window xp,
> how could i get back the product key ?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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.

If your current Windows installation is still functioning, you
should be able to use ViewKeyXP from
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm or AIDA32 from
http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php to find the Product Key. (Although,
if you have a factory-installed OEM license, and haven't since
reinstalled the OS, the revealed Product Key is probably that of the
drive image used at the factory and not _your_ specific Product Key;
therefore, it probably cannot be used for a re-installation.)

To recover a lost CD or Product Key:

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 few keep records of Product Keys sold, it's worth a try
before you have to buy a new license. Also, if you did originally
register the OEM installation with Microsoft they might be able to
help, although they're under no obligation to do so; All support is
the sole responsibility of the OEM.


Bruce Chambers

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"Terence" > wrote in message
...
> if i lost the product key, and i am using OEM window xp,
> how could i get back the product key ?