Re: Reinstalling XP without disks
- From: "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 11:32:37 -0400
In news:1180623814.059990.304400@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
peter <peter.jennifer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Further to earlier posts I think that I have to reinstall XP,
but for
(legitimate reasons stated I don't have the original disks. I
know
that XP online registration means that
the same version cannot be registered twice, but if I go in
control
panel and then system it gives me the registration code. Can
I then
borrow some xp disks from somebody, but then when the time
comes
enter
the registration number from my pc? Surely the important
thing is the
licence, not the disks.
Peter
The numbers you're referring to in System Properties are the
product ID. They will be of no use in reinstalling XP.
You need to find the 25 character CD key for that system. If
it's an OEM license, there should be a sticker on the computer
with that key. If it's a retail license, the key is on an
orange sticker that's attached to a folder that accompanied the
installation CD.
If it's a retail or generic OEM license, you can use this
program to find out the key.
Magic Jelly Bean KeyFinder
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
Keep in mind that the CD you use has to match the type of
license you have, Home or Pro, OEM or Retail, Upgrade or Full
version. Don't start to reinstall until you're sure you have
the proper CD key and installation media.
Good luck
Nepatsfan
.
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