I have lost my windows xp home edition

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• I have lost my Windows XP Home Edition SP1 product key

  I recently decided to reinstall Windows XP however, I did not notice that I don't have my Windows product key and my HARD drive is formatted, so I have no way to recover my product key. Is there a way I can get a new product key?

  You bought a generic installation CD OEM XP Home. It came with the product key. You don't keep this key in a safe place and you don't know where it is? Had you not wipe your hard drive, you might find that it's like that, but even this avenue is now closed. So you're out of luck, mate. No, you can get a new key.

• Black screen problem and I have a real Windows XP Home Edition. Help, please!

  I have a genuine Windows XP Home Edition came with my Dell computer. After downloading the critical updates a few weeks ago, I now get the black screen and the message window saying that I may be victim of a counterfeit and that my system may be at risk. What can I do to clear up this problem? Thank you.

  Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click on the button to validate Windows or validate Office, and then restart your computer.

  If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

  1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

  -Online Windows XP: double-click the executable file to run the tool.

  -Online Vista & Win7: right-click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the tool.

  2. after running the tool, click on the Windows or Office as appropriate and then click on copy to the Clipboard.

  NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

  3 start a new post in the appropriate forum of Microsoft Genuine Advantage and paste the results of the WGA or OGA data diagnostic in a detailed post: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/genuine

  4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• I have a Genunine Windows XP (Home edition) installed PC imy. My RAM is 3 GB. Can I upgrade my system Windows Vista withuot spend the extra money?

  The product key for my Windows XP Home Edition is: XXXX-deleted-XXXX. While working in the PC, I get a MESSAGE"blingin on-screen ' OSB LOCKED: I want to know how to stop the message often displayed blinging."

  My second question is can I upgrade my system Windows Vista freely.

  My Hotmail ID of single widows is: [redacted]

  Rigaut

  First of all - do not post in a public forum product keys.

  Second - "OSB LOCKED"... Of course you did not mean "OSD LOCKED?  (a 'd' and not a 'B'...)

  OSD is the "On Screen Display" and has nothing to do with what version of Windows you have - but with yor monitor.  Look here:
  http://www.thefakegeek.com/2009/04/how-to-unlock-an-OSD-lockout-problem/
  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/other-desktop-PC-questions/OSD-locked/TD-p/40291

  Last - is impossible to freely pass your system to Windows Vista.  Windows Vista is a product different from Windows XP and you will need to obtain a license.

• I have a Windows XP Home Edition, which does not list if it's 32-bit or 64-bit

  I have an OEM Windows XP Home Edition, which does not list if it's 32-bit or 64-bit. How do I know what

  To check if your XP operating system is 64-bit, you only have to right click on "My computer" and select 'Properties' to display 'system properties '.   If your XP operating system is XP Professional 64-bit, 64-bit will be indicated in the information displayed in the general tab.  However, XP 32 bit operating systems won't have 32-bit, there is no information about this particular point at all.  The XP Home Edition will be 32-bit, but this information does not appear.  XP Professional, however, can be either 32-bit or 64-bit.  If it is 64-bit, it will be indicated on the general tab of the system properties. However, if it is XP Professional 32-bit, nothing is there to indicate that the operating system is 32-bit.

  Vista and Windows 7, unlike XP, OS will indicate if they are 32-bit or 64-bit.

• Printer Spooler service removed from Windows Vista Home Edition

  I have Windows Vista Home Edition and I don't know when, but in some sort my printer spooler service has been removed, whenever I try to install my printer it gives an error message that there is no printer spooler service, please help I did not one backup drive that I have to buy windows vista home edition to return to my printer spooler service?

  Hello

  1. What is the error message or an exact error code?

  2. what security software do you use?

  3. have you made any change before this problem?

  4. What is the serial number and model of the printer?

  5. you have all other printers installed on your computer?

  6. How do you install the printer?

  7. do you have a software CD to install the printer?

  8. in the printer works well before?

  Try the following and see if that helps you.

  Method 1:

  Use the services console to check the status of the print spooler service and make sure that it is started and set to automatic

  Try this link to check the status of the print spooler service:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/manage-services-in-Windows-Vista-from-Windows-Vista-inside-out

  Method 2:

  Disable the security software and check if that helps you.

  Disable Vista security software:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  Method 3:

  Try to add a printer and check if that helps you.

  Add or remove printers in Vista:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/add-or-remove-a-printer

  Method 4:

  Try this link to solve printer problems in Windows:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

  I hope that helps!

• How do I download Windows xp home edition I hit, but I lost the cd please help me

  I have the original key from Windows xp home edition, but I lost the cd how do I download full window xp home edition please help me

  If your computer was shipped with pre-installed XP it's called OEM.  If you want to re - install in this case you would need a copy of XP OEM.  A detail would not work with your OEM key.

  You have Googled XP Download House?  I found, 5 places immediately the bat.

• Lost the disk to install windows xp home edition

  Two computers: Windows XP Home edition installation disc was lost for computer #1 and I need to reinstall windows on this computer, I have the product key number and the number of OEM for this computer(#1). The question is can I use the installation disc for computer #2 in the #1 computer and use the product number of the #1?

  You * may * be able to get away with it - but you'll probably need to install using the disc and the key to #2 (it is almost certainly integrated in the drive), and then change the key of the injector appropriate using the product key update tool

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows/help/genuine/product-key

• Windows XP Home Edition has lost drive of installation and CD Key - cannot repair windows (damaged WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM file)

  I can't start Windows XP Home Edition at all - everything I try to do using the Advanced Options results in the same error message screen (Windows is not start because the following file is missing or corrupt...). I can't do a repair installation because my friend who has built my computer and installed my operating system lost the disc to install Windows XP Home Edition and the CD Key, I ordered. I can't find anyone else who has their record.

  Is there a way I can fix the system without the authentic installation disk files? If not, is there a way I can receive a free/good Windows installation disc market replacement of Microsoft? Also, I don't want to lose any documents on my computer in the process.

  Thanks for the help!

  Have you tried 'XP No Boot troubleshooting steps' sticky post at the top of this forum?

  As this issues happens several times a day and your system falls into any category to start, why not start there and see if that helps?

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination?  (this includes pulling and buttons power)

  These can cause corruption in the file system that must be fixed before you do anything else.

  If none of these events occurred (or even if they have not taken place), you must verify the integrity of your file system before anything else (especially "try" things).

  There is zero logic to start try to copy files to a hard drive with a corrupted file system so it must first be fixed using the XP chkdsk program and setting that may solve your problem completely, but you must start there.

  Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your HARD drive and fix the problems and then try to start your system - this may be all you need to do.  Or, you are welcome to just start trying things that might work.

  Start the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD or create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.  If you don't know what kind of bootable CD, you, do a CD of bootable XP Recovery Console and do not forget.

  You can create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console when no XP CD is available by following the instructions in this link:

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic276527.html

  After booting into the Recovery Console, you should be in this folder:

  C:\WINDOWS

  For each of your hard disk partitions, you must then run:

  Chkdsk /r

  For example, at the Recovery Console prompt, enter:

  CHKDSK c: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time to complete or seem to be 'glued '.  Be patient.  If the HARD drive light flashes, it's something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  The chkdsk/r must be completed without error, you may need to run several times until it does.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

• Don't have a product key for my Windows XP home edition 2002

  I was installing my Windows XP home edition 2002, because my friend told me it would help if I re installed he can fix a lot of problems, but he asked for a product key.  I don't have, what should I do?

  How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software

  Carey Frisch

• I lost my desktop in Windows XP Home Edition.

  I lost my desktop in Windows XP Home Edition. The only thing on my monitor is my wallpaper. There are no icons, toolbars, task bars, and I can't right click for properties - nothing happens.
  I can access some programs through the Task Manager. But there must be a program, so I can't access my desktop in this way. I ran diagnostic programs, restarted in safe mode and file modified, has tried to return to a good Setup, ran a CHKDSK, used Norton Go-Back and so much, I can't even remember. And my DSL modem is unable to connect to the internet more. Help!

  Hello Numbersgame,

  Thank you for your message.  Try the following:
  Once you have started your computer and sees only the office, press "Ctrl + Alt + Del"
  Select "Task Manager"
  Click "File" > click "new task (run)...". "> type explorer.exe in the field, and then click 'OK '.
  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
  See you soon

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• Tecra A2 - new drive HARD and have no idea of installing the drivers of Windows XP Home edition

  Hi all, have not been here in a while...

  Where should I start... Have Tecra A2 and the HARD drive died on this issue... was not able to recover whatever it's him so bought a new HARD drive.

  Rather than taking it to a repair shop, I would like to re - install Windows XP myself, save money and have a clean install.

  I know that I have to download the drivers from downloads for Tecra, but haven't a clue as to who and the most appropriate.
  Could someone be so kind and point me in the right direction to get my operating system again?

  Thank you.

  I agree with you. Do clean install of Windows XP Home edition and install all the drivers, Toshiba tools and utilities following this order of installations:

  Windows XP SP2
  Chipsets Intel (r) software installation utility
  Intel (r) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller V6.14.10.3722
  TOSHIBA common modules
  TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for display devices
  SigmaTel Audio WDM Driver
  ALPS Pointing-device Driver
  TOSHIBA-button On / Off Utility
  Launch and TOSHIBA Touch
  TOSHIBA Software Modem SM2138ALD04
  LAN driver
  Atheros wireless network adapter
  TOSHIBA Power Saver
  TOSHIBA utilities
  TOSHIBA console
  TOSHIBA controls
  TOSHIBA ConfigFree
  TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
  Driver DVD-RAM
  CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  View of TOSHIBA for Ext.Monitor service

  I hope that everything will be OK and you will be able to use Windows XP Home on your Tecra again.
  If you have any other questions please let us know.

  Good luck!

• I have a problem in installing Service Pack 3 on my Dell Inspiron 510 m laptop running on Windows Xp home edition. Help, please!

  During the installation of Service Pack 3 on my laptop Windows Xp Home edition, I get a message 'Insert CD - Microsoft Office Xp' Professional with Front Page.  I don't have all the CDs of origin provided by Dell but that you can't find CD with a name of file/label - "Microsoft Office Xp Professional with Front Page"

  Could you please give your advise how I can fix this?  My computer is not updated for a long time due to this problem.

  Thank you

  Hi Paul B.

  Thank you for visiting the Windows Vista community.

  The problem is related to Microsoft Office, and will be much better suited to the Office Discussion groups.

  Here is the link for the Office Discussion groups:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/flyoutoverview.mspx

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• I can't open winmail.dat (13.9 KB) which is attached to an AOL e-mail. I have Windows XP Home Edition. How can I open this file?

  I can't open winmail.dat (13.9 KB) which is attached to an AOL e-mail.  I have Windows XP Home Edition.  How can I open this file?

  original title: winmail.dat

  Try using Winmail.dat Reader

• HP mini 110-1129nr with windows xp home edition, following the file is missing or corrupt \windows\system32\config\system model doesn't have a cd/dvd drive. Help, please!

  HP mini 110-1129nr with windows xp home edition, on said boot computer could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt \windows\system32\config\system computer has no cd/dvd drive. Computer does not load in safe mode, I ran disk hard main test self test it says completion test: failure, check the status: 7 (filled with the read element of the test failed). Help.

  You need an external DVD drive to get the repair will.

  Also the device you own does not seem to have built in the recovery partition. I'm not sure about later versions of this machine, however, it is best to check with HP.

  The problem is that there is a corruption of the registry on your OS or the system could not find where the registry files are due to system files or boot corrupted file.

  A repair can be made with an external DVD, the worst case, is that if the repair doesn't work you reinstall Windows.

  See this page from HP