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Old 23-10-2009, 10:49   #1
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Windows XP loss product key
Hi all

I have spent the last 6 hours trying to find the product key for my windows xp CD and I am doing a reinstallation following a virus hit !

Is there any way around it as I am pulling on hair out on this one.

Would appreciate and help or advice.

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Old 23-10-2009, 10:50   #2
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Re: Windows XP loss product key
so the system has been deleted? if it still booted to windows it could have been recovered but if you have formatted...
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Old 23-10-2009, 10:55   #3
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so the system has been deleted? if it still booted to windows it could have been recovered but if you have formatted...

I think I formatted it during the the installation as it stated there was already a OS system there and it could conflict. I am sat here with no hair and a PC stuck on the 'enter your product key' screen.

Just for info I am typing on a works laptop !

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Old 23-10-2009, 11:04   #4
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oh dear
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Old 23-10-2009, 11:21   #5
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Re: Windows XP loss product key
If the old OS has been deleted then the ONLY source of the original key is the original sticker/certificate..
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Re: Windows XP loss product key
Is it possible the old OS was moved to a new folder called OLD and he may be able to recover the key from there?
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Re: Windows XP loss product key
Best bet, if you still have proof of purchase, is to contact Microsoft for a replacement key.
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Re: Windows XP loss product key
I have a couple of keys from old systems that have long been binned if you need one, I think I have two home and one pro.
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Providing information on how to evade or bypass the security features within software so as to enable that software to be used other than in a strictly legitimate manner is not permitted here.
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you need a key to install windows in the first place. This is also dodgy information you are posting but thats not my concern
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you need a key to install windows in the first place. This is also dodgy information you are posting but thats not my concern
How is it dodgy information, this is a way to get around the thing and it works !
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How is it dodgy information, this is a way to get around the thing and it works !
That's why it's dodgy, the forum rules are you're not aloud to discuss ways of using software illegally.
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How is it dodgy information, this is a way to get around the thing and it works !
not gonna discuss it as its not part of the topic and my opinion does not matter anyway oh and it wouldnt work as the op does not have a key to install windows in the first place

Wayfairs offer seems the best so far
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I have a couple of keys from old systems that have long been binned if you need one, I think I have two home and one pro.
Hi Wayfair.

Many thanks for the offer of help. I have sent you a pm and it would be great if your come help.

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Re: Windows XP loss product key
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How is it dodgy information, this is a way to get around the thing and it works !
Bypassing the security providing features on a piece of software to enable it to be used contrary to the manufacturer's specification, and potentially without paying for it, is 'dodgy' to say the very least. Depending on the country, and the extant conditions of your operation of the software, you may even be committing an offence.

For those reasons such discussion isn't allowed here.
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