alasky Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I lost my my cd key for my Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002but, i still have the CD so if anyone knows a program or knows where i can find it on the cd PLZ! REPLY Id rather just open from a cd-rom and get it if any one knows where the cd key would be located plz share......Thanks for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCT Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 just phone ms, if its a legit cd, they'll have no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alasky Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 anyone else got any ideas where i can do it myself?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SovereignScorn Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 If your still on the system I could check it for you, but theres a key in the registry that tells you what your current serial number is.f***, cant find it, but if you can hunt down a copy of the good old Aida 32 program, it can pull your serial up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennxyz Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 If you stilll have your OS installed, DL the Key finder from:http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prathapml Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Yes, the magical jelly-bean key-finder is the one to use to look up what key you used while installing. But if you don't already have it installed, and are yet to install from the CD, there's no way other than to look up the cert. of authenticity, in your XP package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinman Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Another way to find keys on an already installed system is to use the BELARC Advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolookingca Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 [continued] and a number of the other available system "analyzers" (such as BELARC Advisor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alasky Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 I do not have it installed on my machine im currently running on windows 98SE so i only have the XP cd ........Is there a way to find out just putting it in the cd rom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCT Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 sounds 2 be like u downloaded an xp cd & it didnt come with a key.. but if this isnt the case, call ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astalavista Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 #1 if u buy a new computer, the cdkey is on the jacket of the cd. and on the case of the computer itself. I got a sony laptop z series. My cdkey is at the back of my laptop.#2 if u hv a legit (i think not) u just give microsoft a call and tell them your story that u lost your cdkey. They will ask you where u bought it or if it was bundle with a new computer.#3 call the dealer that sold you the xp cd and tell them u lost the cdkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jito463 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 As others have said, if you have a legit copy of Windows, then call MSIn the US, it's 1-425-635-3311. I don't know about other regions. I've had to send customers there before that had stupidly thrown away their COA with the product key on it (on OEM editions, it's on the outer wrapping). If you have a legit CD, they will ask you to prove it to them (they have ways) and then if you provie it they will provide you with a new key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erw Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 f***, cant find it, but if you can hunt down a copy of the good old Aida 32 program, it can pull your serial up.http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.p...ang=en&pageid=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argon007 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 As others have said, if you have a legit copy of Windows, then call MSIn the US, it's 1-425-635-3311. I don't know about other regions. I've had to send customers there before that had stupidly thrown away their COA with the product key on it (on OEM editions, it's on the outer wrapping). If you have a legit CD, they will ask you to prove it to them (they have ways) and then if you provie it they will provide you with a new key.In the USA and Canada, the customer can call the phone...1-425-635-3311 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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