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 09/29/2004 10:40:36 PM · #1
Hey, I know you guys are all very knowledgeable, so here's my question:
How do I find the windows registry (product) key on xp? It's for a friends computer....
Thanks
 09/29/2004 10:42:01 PM · #2
It's on the cd case or on the box.
 09/29/2004 10:43:22 PM · #3
Originally posted by mk:
It's on the cd case or on the box.

I mean on the computer.
 09/29/2004 10:48:42 PM · #4
Right click on My Computer -> properties...it's in there.
 09/29/2004 10:51:38 PM · #5
If you are looking for your serial number, it is under My Computer/Properties. If you are looking for the installation key, it is on a label on the CD sleeve.If XP came preinstalled on the computer, it should be on a label, most likely attached to the case but also possibly in the documentation.

-Terry
 09/29/2004 10:57:04 PM · #6
The progrm you need is called viewkeyxp.exe Since I can't upload it here for you here is a Link to the file.!
 09/30/2004 01:07:25 AM · #7
Out of curiosity...why do you ask?

I'm trying to think of a, sorry to say it, legit reason for it.
 09/30/2004 01:12:13 AM · #8
Originally posted by RobCoursey:
Out of curiosity...why do you ask?

I'm trying to think of a, sorry to say it, legit reason for it.

Have u ever lost a cover for a cd? Have u ever lost a manual? maby this guy want's to reinstall windows and he can not find his Activation key.
 09/30/2004 01:16:53 AM · #9
Originally posted by drz01:
Originally posted by RobCoursey:
Out of curiosity...why do you ask?

I'm trying to think of a, sorry to say it, legit reason for it.

Have u ever lost a cover for a cd? Have u ever lost a manual? maby this guy want's to reinstall windows and he can not find his Activation key.


You can call MS [what a joy] and they will tell you the key code for that computer. WinXp ties the computers serial number with the key code so no one call install the same CD on another computer without having a different code. Just tell them what happened, they will ask for the serial number and verify some information and then give you the code [original]. It happened to a friend of mine, he lost his key code. It's a pain to do it this way but they will help you. Hope this helps.
 09/30/2004 01:21:41 AM · #10
Originally posted by SDW65:

You can call MS [what a joy] and they will tell you the key code for that computer. WinXp ties the computers serial number with the key code so no one call install the same CD on another computer without having a different code. Just tell them what happened, they will ask for the serial number and verify some information and then give you the code [original]. It happened to a friend of mine, he lost his key code. It's a pain to do it this way but they will help you. Hope this helps.


That is, if you can understand the person on the other end of the phone. Never call a computer corporations tech support after business hours, you end up in India or Pakistan.
 09/30/2004 01:22:44 AM · #11
VERY TRUE - LOL
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