window xp home edition?

Question

I had my computer upgraded and the computer guy installed windows professional on there before I had window xp home edition I have the cd but not the code I want window xp home edition back because this new program I cannot update Microsoft now does it recognize my floopy disk or my hp printer/scanner...please help..thanks

Answer 1

Professional has far more fatures than the home edition.So why dont you keep it.

As for your hardware , there should be some missing drivers. Check on the CD which came along with your printer.Or better ask the computer guy.

Answer 2

Stay with Windows XP Pro and work in Device Manager to set up the FDD and the printer/scanner. You should be able to delete, then re-install each device, particularly the printer/scanner.
Download the drivers from HP if necessary.

Answer 3

Replace Lost Office Product Keys

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011508341033.aspx

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Find Product Key -- go to the source link below for links to programs.

Luckily there are numerous ways to find a lost product key. The easiest way is to download a free key finder program and have it automatically search your computer for product keys from software you have installed.

These key finder programs are great for finding lost keys from operating systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista and more. Many also find lost CD keys from Microsoft Office and other programs.

Most users looking for a way to find product keys are trying to locate the one used for their Microsoft Windows installation. If that's the case for you and you'd rather not download unfamiliar software to help with your hunt, there are some manual ways to locate the product key for some of Microsoft's older operating systems:

 Find the Windows 95 Product Key Code
 Find the Windows 98 Product Key Code
 Find the Windows ME Product Key Code

If you're using a newer Microsoft Windows version like Windows XP or Windows Vista, the product key is encrypted in the registry and you'll need to use one of the product key finder programs to locate it.

Source: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/productkeysactivation/f/lostproductkey.htm

Answer 4

microsoft will work with you on validation ,your hard ware will get installed if you disconnect it all and one at a time turn off computer plug back in one hardware at a time and for each .the install wizard will help you the rest .
in help and support you may find system information has the #s' you need !!!

Answer 5

Install the restore disc you got when you got your computer and it will install Windows XP all over again and al your devices will work again. Good luck.