Can someone please help? I have lost my book with my Windows XP Professional OEM key code. I have already cleared my hard drive and need a key code to finish installing it. Please help.
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If you hadn't formatted I could have been of more help, I have a program that gives you the serial of an installed version of Windows - but you say that the hdd is formatted. \n\nYour options are - obtain an illegal key, or contact microsoft. \n\nDidn't you stick your product code on the box of your pc though? You are required to have your product key sticker stuck to your pc, if you bought the pc without this you restle with the company that sold it to you.
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Get a copy of Windows XP and install it.\n\n-J
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You can't. The "bootleg" copy your friend installed is not really that.  It belonged to someone and has a legal code of its own. But when your friend installed it he/she had to enter the code so call and ask for it.\n\nDo you not have the original disks from whatever computer company you bought it from? There should be a disk with everything that has Windows XP on it to reinstall.
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Yes you do! The only way to get a new code is to contact microsoft and you will need proof of purchase. They will send you the code for free. By the way, dont bother with other codes because it doesnt work that way! You might also contact Dell if its an OEM disk.
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If you dont have a legel copy you should really get one. \n\nBut to give u the benefit of the doubt here is a direct link http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/5/165b076b-aaa9-443d-84f0-73cf11fdcdf8/WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
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Contact Microsoft Customer Support since you have what they call a OEM operating system. Sometimes the Original Equipment Manufactures overuse their key permits and can cause you this problem. They will have you enter in a 19 digit number and alpha code and verify again. It should clear it up quickly! Good luck. Takes about 5 minutes or less!
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Go to the microsoft web site.  They have what the requirements are.   I downloaded it on another machine I have and it took about 40 mintues I think. I've got 2000 pro. on this one, so I can't go with just regular xp... which I wish I would have known.
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The MS online electronic validation key is $99 for XP Home and $149 for XP Pro, both with SP2.  You can usually find legal versions (recommend full install rather than upgrade) for less at:  www.edirectsoftware.com\n\nYou can do a repair with the full install Cd and enter the new 25 digit Product Key.  That will give you a legal version as well as repair any missing or corrupt files.  You will have to go into the MS Updates to reinstall any patches or hot fixes.  The repair takes about 1 hr, and the reinstalls of fixes/patches about another 30 minutes.
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Another key wont work cuz its attached to the CD that it came from. If you really got a legit copy then you should call Microsoft support and ask them to give you the key again. They will send it to you or tell you the key over the phone.
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All the other things will stop working if you wipe it clean and start over. However, you should be able to re-install a legitimate copy of Windows over top of the existing one and everything in the registry for the other programs will be kept, and the programs should still work....even if they are counterfeit.\nMine came with XP Home Edition already installed.
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you can email me at\nshadab_ansari2005@yahoo.com\ni would send you a software that would enable you to change the key of microsoft windows XP. without reinstalling windows.\nyou need to also have an internet connection in order to activate windows.
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Call customer support and let them know your trouble. They will usually give you help on it by either giving you a seperate code after you uninstall and install the software again, or if by any chance you did not validate the product when you first installed it, you may do so online, or just call them for a key code that your program may validate the software as being genuine ms office xp pro.
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If the seller is a legitimate business, then you may get somewhere by calling or e-mailing their customer service department.  If you bought the computer from an individual, try dealing with that individual.  You may not get very far in either case.\n\nMicrosoft has a program called the "genuine Windows offer" whereby you can make your copy of Windows XP legitimate.  It may be free, or it may cost $149 for XP Pro, depending upon your circumstances.  You will be required to supply Microsoft with the counterfeit Windows XP CD.  If you did not receive a CD, and Windows XP was pre-installed, then you will be required to fill out what Microsoft calls "a counterfeit report regarding a fraudulent transaction" to qualify.\n\nRead through the various questions and answers at the following web site: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question5Label .\n\nGood luck.
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How to Order Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx\nThis is the legitimate way to install and register the same copy on more than one machine and still have full support and updates.
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Try this link to see if your XP is a valid copy.  If it's not, I'd sure go back to that dealer and demand he make it right or you'll report him to Microsoft for selling pirated XP.  And I'd also demand the XP install CD as well.\n\nsupport.microsoft.com
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Computer manufacturers "flash" and "tattoo" the motherboard BIOS with the model number of the computer and the OEM Recovery CD's look for this information. You could use an OEM XP disc on another system, but would have to "flash" and "tattoo" your motherboard with the information the disc is looking for. Any manufacturer drivers needed could be downloaded after install.
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Do yourself a favor and buy a licensed copy of XP.  \n\nAnd when you get it, reinstall Windows doing a "clean" install.  You'll be surprised how much of a difference that will make.  Look into making backups onto DVD or a second hard drive as well.  Once you do a clean install and reinstall all the apps you use the most, make a backup right away.  That way you'll have a quick restore disc you can go back to anytime you have problems down the road.