Newish member. Love the eager support on this site. But got a question: I just built a new computer with the help of a couple of this board's members.
We don't have the plastic package that the disc came in, as it was several years ago. But I have read you can find the Product key on the disc somewhere. I tried this method, but the product key it gave me did not work. I am confused as to why this method did not work, and I am tempted to just go a buy another copy of XP at the store, but would prefer to save some coin and use the OS that our household has already purchased.
Any other ideas? Hello mattman, I have tried this on several occasions with different computers. The product key is actually on the computer itself. It is a 25 digit code. Look at your installation disk, does it say "only for use with a dell, hp, gateway, etc. It will only work with the appropriate manufacturer. However, you can contact microsoft and tell them what you are trying to do and they may send you an installation disk at a reduced cost.
Usually cheaper than purchasing one at a big box store. I've done it. Give it a try. If the user has the option of Serial XP in the system, then there is no need to worry. In the case of the former, there is no need to have a product key. The copy of Windows can be easily installed without using a key. The latter on the other hand shows that the user has access to the retail edition of the Operating System. In this condition, it is very important to have a proper key if you want to install this Operating System.
If there is no serial key or the source of installation is not original, then it would become really hard to find the product key. Microsoft is known for making use of several encryptions. It is an ordeal in finding the product key manually. Hence, the user needs to check other options available for this purpose as well. The two popular alternatives in this regard are as follows:. Some users find it tough to decide which option is a must need for Windows XP.
The creators have introduced it for both the options of bits that are 32 bits and 64 bits. The choice depends upon the kind of processor which is either 32 bit or 64 bit.
The operating system is chosen accordingly. For heavy jobs, the second option is preferable as the bit version gives better and larger memory. The user can enjoy the options of Windows XP Home and professional product keys.
To use the most appropriate Windows XP product key the following steps are recommended. It is not a tough task to replace the product key after installing it on the system. The process involves the following steps:. If the product key is not correct then there is nothing to worry about.
Follow a few steps and see the things happening. Your email address will not be published. Windows XP Professional product key. Skip navigation. How to activate windows xp without a product key - Duration. Now that the Run application is open, type regedit and then click the OK button. The regedit command will open the Registry Editor application, used to edit the Windows Registry.
Please be aware that changes to the Windows Registry are made in upcoming steps. Take great care in making only the changes described. We recommend that you back up the registry keys you're modifying in these steps as an extra precaution. We've distorted much of the hexadecimal series for OOBETimer in this and other screenshots but you'll see several letters and numbers on your computer.
As you can see in the screenshot above, we changed the first part of the value to 11 from FF. Also, all of the o's are letters — there are no zeros in the command. If it helps, copy and paste the above into the Run dialog box. Choose the Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows radio button and then click the Next button.
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