Re: Windows XP Product KEy

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 01/19/05 

Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:15:20 -0700

Jason;
The tools previously mentioned can display the Product Key.
However if you still have the original factory installation, the key
displayed may not work for you.
The key used during factory installation is often part of the factory image
and unsuitable for activation.
If Windows has been reinstalled with the proper key used, the tool will
display the correct key.
You will need the key on the side of the computer or you need to contact the
manufacturer and hope they can give you your key. 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Jason" <Jason@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
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> thanks David.  I'll check when i get home.  Assuming it isn't there
> though...is there anyway i can search for it in the registry or elsewhere?
>
> thanks again,
>
> Jason.
>
> "David Sanders" wrote:
>
>> Jason wrote:
>>
>> > Hi everyone,
>> >
>> > My version of Windows XP was factory installed, but i want to reformat 
>> > the
>> > hard drive and put XP on again.  I don't know what my Product Key is. 
>> > Is
>> > there anyway i can find this out throught the registry or some other
>> > method?
>> >
>> > Thanks a lot.
>> >
>> > Jason.
>>
>> It is usually on a sticker fastened to the pc (back, side, or bottom).
>> -- 
>> David Sanders
>>