I can read only half of my product key due to wear, but I need to reinstall xp on my hard drive again. How can I get the key?

I can read only half of my product key due to wear, but I need to reinstall xp on my hard drive again. How can I get the key?

If you can still boot your old disk, you can use a program such as one of them:

KeyFinder: <> http://www.magicaljellybean.com/ >
Belarc Advisor: <> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html >

to read the key out of your old system.

Also note that if you have a system OEM and the OEM installation disks, the key can be incorporated in the installation discs and can not be necessary when your reinstalling Windows.

HTH,
JW

Tags: Windows

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