Worn sticker of product keys...

I'm trying to fix a laptop from a friend, but he is not the person the more computer savvy.  It is certain that the computer had Windows XP on it.  I can read the Windows product key, but I can't read what version of windows is for.  Any way I can determine the version?

Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

Then clikc Start > right click on computer > properties > he'll say it.

See if it works.

Otherwise, contact the manufacturer of the computer, give them the SN: XXXXXX (serial number on the case) and they should have a record of what has been installed.

If it does not, of trial and error.

See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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