I have a E-machine and I need to reformat it, is it possible if I have a proper windows XP cd but no cd key?
Thanks
Narumi
2007-02-14 17:31:02 · 10 answers · asked by n4rumi 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
mine just had the ket for the cpu not a cd key but yeh it should be ok
2007-02-14 17:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it unless you have the CD key. It will ask you during the installation and if you don't have it you might as well buy another copy of XP (with a proper key, and each key is specific to the CD). Don't download on Bit Torrent. Why? You don't know what's out there.
2007-02-14 17:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by B-man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try getting your password off your computer before you format it
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2007-02-15 09:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most mass-production manufacturers provide image cd's/dvd's that don't require you to put in the cd-key in re-installation. (I'm assuming you are using the cd's/dvd's included with the machine.) However, the Windows cd-key should be provided if you need it. In most cases it is printed on a sticker that is usually attached to the top or right side of your machine (and is sort of a green and blue color). Hope that helps!
*Edit-- Oh, and the cd's/dvd's I mentioned are bound to the machine, meaning they won't work on any other machine.
2007-02-14 17:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll need the CD key to activate windows I believe. Otherwise, can't be done. Even if you were to get your hands on a borrowed CD, then you have to worry about authenticity. In order to activate windows these days, you have to call out and give them your CD key.
2007-02-14 17:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Allie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. if you reformat you will have to reinstall XP and you will need a CD key
2007-02-14 17:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by AJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely your usin a xp boot disc so that you could installation xp purely click enter key later and allow it installation then pass to a torrent web site and use a wga pass crack pastime finished completely activated
2016-11-28 04:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to switch to a MAC baby...
It would be better if you re-formatted the machine using Linspire, the easy to use Linux that looks like Windows and runs your Windows programs as well.
2007-02-14 17:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yo...there be a sticker on the side (of the pc) with the key...if it be a legitimate copy........
2007-02-14 17:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by Wurm™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure is if you can get your hand on a corporate edition.
*Hint
Can be downloaded using Bit Torrent.
2007-02-14 17:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋