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My computer crashed and I lost the cover for the windows xp cd so now that
makes it impossible to reinstall it without having some code that is on the outside of the packaging. could someone please help me?? |
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If your computer is still operational:
Retrieve your Windows XP CD key http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] If your computer is not operational: 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/athome/secu...t/default.aspx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "brittany_2005" wrote: | My computer crashed and I lost the cover for the windows xp cd so now that | makes it impossible to reinstall it without having some code that is on the | outside of the packaging. could someone please help me?? |
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"brittany_2005" wrote in = message ... My computer crashed and I lost the cover for the windows xp cd so now = that=20 makes it impossible to reinstall it without having some code that is = on the=20 outside of the packaging. could someone please help me?? Visit here; http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D326246 |
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brittany_2005 wrote:
My computer crashed and I lost the cover for the windows xp cd so now that makes it impossible to reinstall it without having some code that is on the outside of the packaging. could someone please help me?? 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." It is not on the installation CD in any way, shape, or form. 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. To recover a lost Product Key: If your system still runs, you should be able to use Belarc Advisor from http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html 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...B;en-us;326246 If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's manufacturer; 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 Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH |
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