the computer had it already installed when i bought it. now that i had to re-install it because of a virus. i need a product key. where do i get this product key? can i like contact windows or somethin?
2007-09-25 16:49:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If windows was already installed when you purchased your computer.... there should be a tag on the back of the tower or under the laptop that says windows xp with a key... if not, look for the sticker on the installation discs and/or manuals that came with the machine.
If you are still unable to find it.. you should either call the company or person that sold you the computer and have them give you a key or you can call Microsoft support and they will probably issue you a new key for free if you registered the first one...
if not, they will charge you a fee for the key...
good luck.
2007-09-25 16:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should have asked that question before you tried to reinstall xp. If it is just a recovery disk, then you wont have a product key. A recovery disk is just to repair your computer only. You need the full version which you do not have. You will need to buy a full version copy unfortunately or find a copy of an older version and upgrade it. I hope you backed up all your information. I guess you could try to buy Vista now if you wanted to.
2007-09-25 16:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by cgi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will the computer still boot on the old win xp? If so there is a small program called cd key changer for windows xp That will read the key. Read it write it down and reload.
2007-09-25 17:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by rwatkinsii 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make Microshit work for their money! Assumimg you are genuine, then get in contact with them and DEMAND a key code immdiately. The number is easy to find. You have bought a product and you are entitled to good service from it. If you don't get any joy from Microsoft, then take your computer back to the supplier and ask, nay tell them to replace it. You will get nowhere if you let the the dickheads bully you.
2007-09-25 17:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by mustardcharlie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, The product key you are using were already registerd to Microsoft. You might already used you product key to another PC in which licensing was confirmed in Microsoft thru internet.
You may contact Microsoft, Their numbers are included in your package.
2007-09-25 17:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by ariz007 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your product key should be stuck on the case of your pc
contacting microsoft without it is not a good idea!
they wil tell you to purchase a new copy.
where is the product key from the disk that you reloaded xp from?
2007-09-25 17:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by andy t 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you purchased the machine you received a key. It may be on the side of your computer or in a book somewhere. You can contact Microsoft & see what they say.
2007-09-25 16:53:26 · answer #7 · answered by kid_california_7 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell me you kept all the paperwork that came with the computer! You will find the product key on a sticker in with the original paperwork and booklets.
2007-09-25 16:54:28 · answer #8 · answered by casw1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't. The product key should have been labeled onthe box or case that the software came in. This proves that the software is owned and being used by only one person.
2007-09-25 16:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by Qwyrx 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you will have to contact your computer manufacturer. Usually it is on a sticker on the side of the case. Microsoft will not give you another key. You can find one on the web, but microsoft will blacklist it and not allow you to update your pc.
2007-09-25 16:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by michael p 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋