Okay, so my computer (not the one I'm on right now) had so many viruses that I couldn't get rid of so I decided to reformat my hardrive. So, without thinking, I just popped the XP Pro CD and let it install, and it gets to a part where it says "Please type the Volume License Key below". I have no idea where that serial number is, I lost it somewhere and didn't think I needed it again. Please help me, I don't know what to do, I'm stuck. And I don't have the money to buy a new product key.
Please help me and thank you so much.
2007-03-16 04:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by J a c k 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
There's several ways around this but I don't feel comfortable talking about it here, check your email in several min.
2007-03-16 04:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by INOA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call windows and tell them you lost your ID number. They sould be able to give you a code that will by pass the license key.
2007-03-16 11:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by purplemrskitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Uhh Dude, if you're using a VLK disc, and you're not a corporation then you are for sure using a hacked/pirated copy of XP PRO.
So, you need to go BUY an actual copy at a reputable store.
Those disc will have a non VLK, single user, CD Key.
Good Luck
2007-03-16 11:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by klgemini29 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you had a legit and registered verison of XP then just call Microsoft and they will give you a new one at no charge. I did it and had no problems.
2007-03-16 11:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by Kenn N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only option is to have that COA, look on ur machine for the sticker. If not u can contact ur manufacturer or goggle search for it. Good luck
2007-03-16 11:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rayford P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will have to call microsoft and read them they numbers on your disc and they will give you a product key i just had that happen and they gave me one
2007-03-16 13:42:57 · answer #6 · answered by tam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋