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lost product key
I have mirosft xp professional with frontpage that I need installed on my computer. The problem is I don't have it installed, I don't have the product key and am ex friend took my ornial cd and has all the info. My compter came from the make a wish fndation....
Tags: ViewKeyXP, Aprilmcharmedfan@..., software, product key
Q&A 2005-02-12
Get IT Done: Uncover more product keys with Magical Jelly Bean's Keyfinder
As part of its ammunition against piracy, Microsoft has long employed the use of complex product keys that support techs must know when installing software. Although they may be useful tools for Microsoft, product keys create headaches for support techs who must maintain and track product keys for hundreds of...
Tags: Get IT Done, John Sheesley, Keyfinder, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, product key, ViewKeyXP
Technical articles 2003-06-02
A workaround to XP installs when the product key is missing
Microsoft’s new Windows Product Activation presents support techs with all sorts of new challenges, including the need to have a valid product key to install, or reinstall, Windows XP on workstations. But what do you do if you can’t find the CD with the original key that matches the machine...
Tags: John Sheesley, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, product key, ViewKeyXP, workstation
Technical articles 2003-05-19

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ACTIVATION STATUS
KEEP ACTIVATION STATUS WHEN RELOADING XP OPERATING SYSTEMCall Microsoft for a new activation code...If reinstalling XP, you need to keep a copy of the wpa.dbl file. Copy it back to c:windowssystem32 when done. Then you don`t need to reactivate.Most of the reload routines will require re-entry of the key.Obtain one...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP
Q&A 2004-11-09
Lesson 2: Build an IT toolkit fit for almost any occasion
During my years in IT, my time at TechRepublic, and even my personal life, I've built, disassembled, and cracked open more computers than I can remember. Whether you're removing a stubborn screw from an insufferable Packard-Bell case or troubleshooting a PC that won't boot, using the right tool will make...
Tags: Software, Information Technology, Toolkit, Tool, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management, Bill Detwiler
Blog posts 2008-04-30
Reinstalling xp with original product key and borrowed disc
Hello, I might be missing something really stupid by saying this but I can't find a situation on the existing posts the same as mine. Basically I have lost my xp installer disc. the computer came with xp installed and my product key is stuck to the case, so I...
Tags: babyanus@..., CD, computer, Dell Computer Corp., disc, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, product key, reinstall, software, windows, xp
Discussion threads 2007-01-11
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