I have a Windows XP installation disc but dont have the Product Key number. I seem to have misplaced it during a move. Is there any other Key number I can use or am I just SOL ?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would like to install it on a older laptop that is running Windows 98.
2007-02-10 11:41:28 · 6 answers · asked by tooldaddy2003 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Your only (legal) hope is to convince Microsoft of your plight. Otherwise you are SOL or on the shady side of legal.
2007-02-10 11:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a stituation like this if it is a legit disc with the xp logo call MicroCrap I mean Microsoft and tell them you moved lost the product key during the move but you purchased the xp disc and get a new key
2007-02-10 19:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by cherokee.diamond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you're sort of stuck there. The only thing I can say, is I installed a windows XP disk using a windows Media center 2005 product key. So if you have some other windows system keys I'd give it a try for the heck of it, otherwise you're stuck, sorry.
2007-02-10 19:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by kingjakedgr8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a valid license, you don't need the product key. Just download a copy from the internet and it's legal to use.
Good luck!
2007-02-10 19:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Bud try this i lost my windows xp key but i went to this http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml website and got my key # again and it worked thank god
2007-02-10 19:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by adolph_2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run "belarc advisor" it will list all keys for programs on your Pc
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
2007-02-10 19:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by steven m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋