re: Question about 'How do I obtain a new Product Activation key for Windows XP?'
Monday, January 23, 2006 at 6:29 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Larry
(1327 messages posted)
If your original copy of XP was installed on your computer by an OEM there should
be a sticker on it somwhere with a key number. That number will work with any CD
of the same version (home/pro). If there's no CoA (Certificate of Authenticity) on
your computer you will have to purchase a new copy of XP.
On the other hand, if you think you can sound convincing enough, call 800.936.5700
option zero and give it a shot.
On Monday, January 23, 2006 at 5:27 am, Jennifer Munns wrote:
>I have a question about 'How do I obtain a new Product Activation key for Windows
>XP?'
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>My computer recently died, I realised this was due to my hard drive failing. I bought
>a new hard drive and exchanged it with my old one. Then I came across my problem...
>
>Somewhere along moving house a few times I had lost my copy of Windows XP. My boyfriend
>nicely offered for me to use his.
>
>Its fine at the moment, but it keeps reminding me to activate it on the internet.
>
>So can I phone windows and get a new product key? Will they accept the possiblity
>that my boyfriend has bought a new computer, and needs to re-activate his Windows
>XP? How will this effect his computer? Where can we find a number to call?
>
>Thanks
>Posted by Jeni
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