Hi there. Cousin (a computer tech) sold me brand new computer with ME installed. He sold me brand new oem version of Windows XP on 5 disk set with it. It has never been used on any computer at all. Cousin went overseas (Middle East), and is unavailable for questions. I have since decided to install XP over ME. Noticing now that product key is missing from packaging. This is a good copy, totally fresh, never used. OEM (says 'to be sold with new PC only', or something similar).
Is there a way to scan the disc for product key? Will I have to buy a new key? If so, how much does a new key cost, and who do you buy it from if the OS is OEM? Thanks.
2007-02-07 09:29:23 · 2 answers · asked by Auntie DeLuvienne 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Other than stealing aothers person's code, you'll have to wait for your cousin to return. The code is recognized by windows, but different for each computer. It was listed on a stickertrhat came with the disks, and which should have been transferred to the computer it was installed on, If it was never used, it should still be on the package and be transferred to your computer (OEM stays with Motherboard/processor and is non-transferrable)
2007-02-07 09:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Don't look too close! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meanwhile install UBUNTU. It's a free, reliable, up to date operating system. All of the software that you will ever need is free too. You order CD or download it at:
http://www.ubuntu.com
2007-02-07 11:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋