Service pack 2 help...?

Question

I need the serial code for Service Pack 2, but the thing is that I don't have it! My brother got the CD from Dell and he installed it, but I didn't. So I took it and installed it, turns out I need a serial key. I looked in my brother's computer information, but it only gave me a 20 digit serial code, not a 25 required one. I'm upgrading to Service Pack 2. Please help!

Answer 1

What did you have to start with? If you have a version of XP that's earlier than Service Pack 2, you can download the SP2 update directly from Microsoft, order it from them, or borrow/burn a copy of a friend's SP2 update CD. All you need to install is the SP2 update; you don't need to mess around with the installation disks for the whole XP SP 2 system.

If I have understood you correctly, you need to quit messing with a different set of XP installation disks and instead run the CD that contains the SP2 update **only**. Microsoft actually encourages sharing the update, so if you borrow or copy someone else's SP2 update CD, there isn't any copyright violation or licensing issue.

If I haven't understood you correctly, please add more details to your question and tell what you had to start with, and what you're trying to install.

Answer 2

Service Pack 2 does not require a CD-KEY. If you are attempting to install XP-Service Pack 2 from another machine, it isn't going to work. It may install, but it will stop functioning in 30 days.

Answer 3

do not attempt to hijack a windows xp installation disc. if you have a legit cd for xp that you purchased it will come with a code. if you dont have a code with a cd you purchased call microsoft and report it. they will honstely pay you money for reporting that. 1800 r u legit

Answer 4

run 'jellybean' on his pc and it will give you the serial from the installation on his pc..........if your using the same disc this will be what your looking for http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml but as you know you should only use the disc on one pc!!!