Posted: 3/13/2007 6:08:18 PM EDT
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I reinstalled my Dell XP software on a new hard drive - the old one is currently in a landfill somewhere after going down in a blaze of glory. I figured the CD Key was on a box that is located somewhere in the old pile of software, manuals, etc that is continually accumulating, but I cannot find it. The software is installed, but it gave me a 30 day time window to register it and I'm down to three days left. If someone could point me in the right direction as far as getting either a universal CD key or how to obtain the one specific for this disk, I would appreciate it. The CD came with the computer which was purchased around 2002. If there is any other info you need from me to assist this process, please let me know. Thanks! |
There is no key on the computer. It was only on the software box. I got an email from a friend with a solution and will find out in a few minutes if it works |
IF the software(windoz xp) is installed it HAS to have a product key. anytime you install xp it requires you to type in a key before it will continue unless you have a pirated copy of windoz installed |
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When you buy a computer with XP preinstalled, the installer is required to put the CD-Key on the physical computer somewhere. If you bought XP at a store then it would be in the box somewhere, unless you stuck it on your computer like you're supposed to. If you registered it, try calling up Microsoft. Of course, google seems to have a lot of keys too. |
Yep. Works like a champ. You should also be able to find a key generator. I have it somewhere, can't remember where. |
correct IF you have the original dell cd(the maroon looking one). and you install it on a DELL computer, it will not ask for the product key NOR will you have to active your copy of windoz |
Or if you have the mfg cd to toss into the drive and let it rip... no key needed :) -d |