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RandalFlagg
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Big Windows XP favor to ask
#5265892 - 02/05/06 11:54 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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I have a laptop that is infested with an annoying program. I am going to format my computer. In order to reinstall Windows XP, I of course need a registration key code. A little picture pops up and shows me that I should look for a sticker that has the code written on it. I looked through all of the documentation that came with my laptop and my XP registration key is nowhere to be found.
Can somebody hook me up with a key code? I swear to God I bought this laptop new from Staples and I have my own copy of XP (I'm not pirating shit). I could call HP and try and track down what my registration key code is, but I guarantee you I'll get somebody who barely speaks English and it will be pointless.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: RandalFlagg]
#5266050 - 02/05/06 12:36 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro, Windows XP Home OEM or Windows XP Pro OEM?
EDIT: If you got XP with the laptop, it's probably an OEM version, meaning that they don't supply you with your own registration code.
If you haven't formatted, download the file I've upped in this post, it will tell you the registration code your current installation is using.
Edited by Odiumjunkie (02/05/06 12:40 PM)
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RandalFlagg
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: OJK]
#5266080 - 02/05/06 12:40 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
Odiumjunkie said: Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro, Windows XP Home OEM or Windows XP Pro OEM?
Not sure. I'll get back to you.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: RandalFlagg]
#5266125 - 02/05/06 12:52 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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If you get stuck, I'll hook you up with a torrent of a bulk-licensed version of Windows XP. You download it, install it, enter the bulk-license key and it'll update perfectly with no need to activate.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: OJK]
#5266950 - 02/05/06 05:59 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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check the bottom of your computer.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: tak]
#5266996 - 02/05/06 06:20 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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root-ninja-tak said: check the bottom of your computer.
I second that. We sell hp/comcrap computers where I work and the xp key is on the bottom of the laptops.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: pshawny]
#5267093 - 02/05/06 07:02 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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I kinda have a question maybe related to this...I have a 40 gig hard drive with XP service pack 2 that came with the P.C from dell.. I want to get a 300-400gig hard drive and keep this 40 to run the OS but I want to totally clean out the 40 gig and reinstall the OS. I don't have to buy XP again do I? XP security setting are really screwy with regard to the firewall and I can't adjust my setting at all, it's not an option I think a past virus did it. I kinda want to start fresh.
WB
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: WhiteBunny]
#5267184 - 02/05/06 07:53 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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download the program mentioned above to find out your cd key. unless of course you still have the serial number. Either way write this number down, and then reinstall windows. If you need a copy of windows, and have a cd burner, PM me, i can give you a link. I dont have a cd key though, that is up to you.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: tak]
#5267226 - 02/05/06 08:05 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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the XP Pro Corp key is *splat by Seuss*
but, this is a generic CORP key, this may, or may not help.
Edit: Please do not post software keys...
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: RandalFlagg]
#5267498 - 02/05/06 09:00 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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i think there's a way to ask windows what your key is. it says it somewhere. "my computer" or something. it's there somewhere.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: wilshire]
#5268735 - 02/06/06 08:13 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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that would be great if I could figure out what it is! Thanks!
Hope your install works out RandalFlagg
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: WhiteBunny]
#5269073 - 02/06/06 11:20 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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the small program called belarc advisor, will list your key, among everything else in your pc.
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RandalFlagg
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: wilshire]
#5273727 - 02/07/06 02:32 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Seuss told me where to look. It is on a sticker on the bottom of my laptop. Doh! Thanks the the help everybody.
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Re: Big Windows XP favor to ask [Re: RandalFlagg]
#5280808 - 02/09/06 06:40 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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No you don't have to buy another xp WB, just use the install cds that came with the computer and the key on the side of the tower
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