Re: Got MCE 2005 Disks and can't find cd key, suppose to come w/ o

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From: Bryant (Bryant_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/04/04 

Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 05:49:05 -0800

The Product Key is attached to the side of the PC. Mine is on the right hand
side. Be Careful though, I am having problems with the Upgrade accepting mine.

Bryant

"Peter Near [MCE MVP]" wrote:

> My HP machine has the product key attached to the system case on a
> "Certificate of Authenticity" sticker. Look around the case and see if
> there is a Windows XP sticker, that may be the number you're looking for.
>
> Pete
>
> Tre2004 wrote:
> > I have MCE 2004, and I ordered the MCE 2005 update w/ the $9 something
> > shipping fee. I havn't tried to install it yet because I can't find any CD
> > key, or reg key. Is it suppose to come w/ one? I'm afreaid to try to intsall
> > it, because I read that once MCE 2005 was installed that you can't go back to
> > MCE 2004. If I already have a MCE 2004 pc will it ask me for a key? And if it
> > does, would I put the code in that is on the side of my pc, for windows xp?
> >
> > Also, one more thing. If I install this, will it keep all the stuff that I
> > already have on my pc? Cause I read that it is basicly like installing win
> > xp, so I was wondering if it would mess w/ anything that I already have on my
> > pc. I won't have to install everything again will I?
> >
> > Thanx
>

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