Licence

[Pat]

I Had to reformat my hard drive at the week end because of
a bad bug to discover that I have lost my Licence number
for my Window XP software...What can I do???

[Papa]

The Product Key is either on a sticker on the jewel case of a retail version
of XP, or is on a sticker on the back or bottom of your computer if your OS
is an OEM version. It might also be pasted to one of your computer
documents, such as the User's Manual.

If the Product Key cannot be found, either contact Microsoft for a retail
version, or contact the computer manufacturer if the OS is OEM.

The only other option, since you have reformatted your hard drive, is to
purchase XP.

"Pat" > wrote in message
...
> I Had to reformat my hard drive at the week end because of
> a bad bug to discover that I have lost my Licence number
> for my Window XP software...What can I do???

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];326246

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Pat" > wrote in message:
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|I Had to reformat my hard drive at the week end because of
| a bad bug to discover that I have lost my Licence number
| for my Window XP software...What can I do???

[Malke]

Pat wrote:

> I Had to reformat my hard drive at the week end because of
> a bad bug to discover that I have lost my Licence number
> for my Window XP software...What can I do???

Since you've already formatted the hard drive, if you have proof of
purchase you can call Microsoft at 800-426-9400 (USA). Otherwise, I'm
afraid you will have to buy another retail package of the operating
system.

Malke
--
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
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"Don't Panic!"

[kurttrail]

Pat wrote:

> I Had to reformat my hard drive at the week end because of
> a bad bug to discover that I have lost my Licence number
> for my Window XP software...What can I do???

If you can't get satisfaction from MS, then do a Google search for the
"xp keygen."

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