Re: product key code required for installation of os.

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From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_nospamcableone.net)
Date: 07/17/04 

Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 09:17:35 -0600

Greetings --

     The Windows 25-character Product Key (required to perform the
installation) is stored on the CD packaging on a bright orange sticker
that says "Do not lose this number." If it was an OEM (factory
installed) license, it's stored on a label that the PC manufacturer
affixed to the exterior of the PC case, or on the bottom of a laptop.

    If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

    If it was an OEM license, you should contact whomever sold you the
computer; although very few manufacturers/vendors keep records of the
Product Keys they've sold, it's worth a try before you have to buy a
new license.

Bruce Chambers 

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"Doug Roshto" <frank.roshto@williams.com> wrote in message
news:2e2bb01c46b10$e4d35380$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I seemed to have misplaced the information needed, product
> key code, to install 2000 professional operating system
> for my computer at my house. I was using a different OS.
> which I decided to wipe clean from the hard drive and
> install the 2000 professional OS I've had for some time. I
> had taken it out of the package and put the disc in a
> seperate case but didn't write the product key on the
> outside. Now I can't find it and can't load up without
> typing it in when prompted during the installation
> process. Can anyone tell me how I can obtain a new product
> key?

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