I lost the product authenticity code for my windows xp cd, I want to know if there is a way to recover it.
2007-11-03 07:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by htx_281 (T0luca) (_8(I) 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
i dont have it installed on the computer. And those programs only work if i have it installed
2007-11-03 07:43:45 · update #1
Mike J. What are the ways around it?
2007-11-03 09:16:25 · update #2
Although there are several programs to find the "key" you are asking about, I agree with the above answer.....HOWEVER, if you are trying to install ...let's just say, a copy of XP that you may have gotten from someone, it won't matter if you have the key. You will still have to "activate" the operating system. If someone else already has that particular "key", there is amost nothing you can do...There are some ways around this, but this is the only legal advise I can give you.
2007-11-03 07:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by roocango 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOOGLE it, there are ways to locate the key within the registry.
A quick google for
XP FIND KEY came up with
http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips243.html
Which led to
http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/prodkey.php
2007-11-03 14:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
Download KeyFinder and see what key you're using.
2007-11-03 14:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by ilan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you registered your computer, you can get the number back by calling microsoft
2007-11-03 14:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by jamininkc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinde...
2007-11-03 14:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋