- Repairing XP
- Posted by BrN on September 30th, 2005
I am repairing XP, but I don't have the product key, I do have the original
CD. What can I do to proceed?
Thanks
B
- Posted by Andrew E. on September 30th, 2005
You could try selecting recovery instead of install xp-repair this copy,in
recovery,
select 1 for disk C:,press enter for password,then type:CHKDSK C: /R When
its thru type:EXIT Let xp start up.For a lost product key try contacting
microsoft,
800 936 5800
"BrN" wrote:
> I am repairing XP, but I don't have the product key, I do have the original
> CD. What can I do to proceed?
> Thanks
> B
- Posted by Michael Stevens on October 1st, 2005
In news:5F6BCA71-C64D-4F0C-BF6C-F26C5938D4F4@microsoft.com,
BrN <BrN@discussions.microsoft.com> replied with a ;-)
> I am repairing XP, but I don't have the product key, I do have the
> original CD. What can I do to proceed?
> Thanks
> B
Sounds like you have already stated the Repair procedure, if so you have
very few options.
1. If it is a retail version and you have proof of purchase, you can contact
Microsoft and possibly get a new PK.
2. If OEM you will need to contact the vendor that built the Computer, or
where you purchased it. It is unlikely you will be able to get a
replacement.
3. Find the PK.
4. Purchase a new copy.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address bar.
Contact Microsoft.
#14 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html
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