2006-08-07 01:18:24 · 8 answers · asked by peakcox 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Yes. Especially if you are reinstalling XP. This is how Microsoft assures that other people don't borrow your OS disks, and not pay for a license. One product key code per install.
2006-08-07 01:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Go to Belarc.com and download the free Belarc Advisor. Run the program and one of the many things it will list for you is the key you are currently using to run Windows XP. Write that code down so you can reuse it for the reinstall.
HOWEVER, with MS Windows activation, if this code as already been registered on another PC, MS will not activate it on your PC and you will have to purchase a legal license to reinstall XP.
2006-08-07 01:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Everytime you install Windows, It will ask for product key.
2006-08-07 01:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Indian_Male 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it vista/7.....dont enter the product key in basic terms go away it clean and press alright to proceed, choose the working equipment to procure on the subsequent internet site, it is going to assist you 30 days to activate, it is going to activate extra useful while your on line
2016-11-04 01:27:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do need the product key...if you lost it...I will be happy to give you one
2006-08-07 01:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by ceg2581 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... you the product key to install your windows operating system. Please dont use pirated cds and keys...
2006-08-07 01:22:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Now, why don't you take this opportunity to ditch the 8 year old virus magnet??
Hotmail.com, Microsoft.com, MAN.com did!!!
They all switched to Linux, on 15,000 comuters EACH!!!!
It is not only VIRUS FREE, it is Hacker proof! AND it is FREE!!!
2006-08-07 01:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YUP!
I know what you did.
2006-08-07 01:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋