Re: Looking for Win2000 Pro CD (I have a key, but no CD)

The Product Key should match the version of the Windows 2000 cdrom
from which it as installed. If the Windows 2000 cdrom is issued with
a specific SP, e.g., Windows 2000-SP2, then the PK will work with just
this particular version.

I've obtained Win2000 Pro SP4, so I need a product key for SP4. I guess
I'll soon find out if my key matches...


But if the SP was added as an update, then the key should be valid for
the original, pre-SP installation cdrom.

So, if I had a PK for SP1, and a Win2000 Pro SP1 CD, then it would work, and
I could upgrade to SP4 from there?


Yes...but the Windows 2000 cdrom must match the version specified by the
key that is taped to the case. As this sounds like an OEM version, take
note that the key might be locked into a specific, branded version of
Windows 2000, e.g., Compaq, HP, etc.

Ok. The system is a Dell, from a defunct company, so that may be the case.
I hope not.


Know what you need to get. It might be written on the label attached to
the computer. Run Winver and check the description and the Product ID
number. The first five numbers in the serial defines the release of the
application that is installed. Go to Microsoft or check Google for what
this release number is associated. Good luck and good hunting!

I'll give what I have a try first, and if not... I'll follow your
suggestions. Thanks for all your tips! :)

--

Jason Doucette / Xona.com
http://xona.com/jasondoucette


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