I had a valid copy of windows. I had to receintly reinstall thanks to a virus. Now that my new copy is in, I cannot for the life of me find my old Activation Key. I was told that If I were to call Microsoft and explain my situation they can issue me a new one no charge. Does anyone know if this is true, or if there is another way to work it without having buying another copy?
2007-01-22 06:59:54 · 2 answers · asked by cmtemtb 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Get the XP Permanent Patcher kit. It can get keys for you immediately.
2007-01-24 11:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your activation key is the big long string on the Windows CDROM box. I think it's about 20 characters long - 5 sets of 4 character codes with dashes in between. Are you saying that you've lost the CD box with the code on it?.
For future reference, I write the CD key right on the CD upper surface with a Sharpie pen.
It's worth checking with Micro$oft. They are not unreasonable if you're on the up and up.
2007-01-22 21:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by link 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋