Okay, i decided to wipe my computer and start off with a clean slate. To do that I renstalled XP home edition while wiping out everything that was there before. My only problem was that I cannot find my product key so my screne is just staring back at me waiting for a product key and i don't have one. I didn't even thing of this until i got that far. Help! What am I suposed to do now? This is a legetimate copy of XP but my brother gave me this computer with it already installed years ago so I don't even know where he bought it from. I can install Linix but I can't play my games on Linix. Or can I? I love point and click games. And don't suggest Vista because I don't even want to touch that can of worms!
2007-12-31 15:25:16 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If it's not an OME version of XP you may be able to call Microsoft and tell them that you lost your key, they'll require you to read everything on the disc to ensure it's not a pirated copy. I had to do this almost a year ago when my son got into my computer drawer and lost my Vista Ultimate key they only charged $10, and do ask where you purchased it from and so on.
2007-12-31 15:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by ♫♪ Ŝħàřòñà ♪♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Microsoft updates were downloaded and installed previously, then there might be a record of the product key with Microsoft. I would email them if they do have a record of your key. Include your ISP, Vendor, etc...
2008-01-01 01:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by pcsourcepoint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!!!!????...What were you thinking? If the product key is not labeled on the side of the computer or on the case that the XP disk came in....Oh well, you are screwed as MS will not help you although you could try calling them. They will try to sell you a new code though....It is MS you are dealing with!!!!!
Made on a Mac!!!!!
2007-12-31 23:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by chahn11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try contacting Microsoft andd they can help you but it will I THINK probably cost you some money
2007-12-31 23:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by ChiTownGhetto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a sticker on the computer casing with a code on it if the computer came with xp already installed.
If not then I guess you'll have to obtain a new xp disc and run set up again
2007-12-31 23:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by froggygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do at this point is contact your brother and see if he still has the product key.
2007-12-31 23:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your brother doesn't have the serial I would say that you're SOL.
2007-12-31 23:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Drake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the product key is not on the side or casing of the computer, then you are doom, getting someone elses key is pirating.
2007-12-31 23:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋