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How can I trace an OEM number in Windows XP.

  • 13-08-2010 10:43pm
    #1
    Run_to_da_hills
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    Lost the origional OEM card that came with PC but can access system briefly before it crashes, (Software issue) Want to do a format and fresh install, how can I find the OEM number?

    Cheers,


Comments

  • #2
    corkcomp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭corkcomp


    you will probably need to download a 3rd party tool to do this.. I wont recommend any one but plenty out there! it was possible to find in the registry with older versions of windows but not xp and newer


  • #3
    Snowbat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Snowbat


    A few are listed at the bottom of this article:
    http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5242778.html


  • #4
    softdancomputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭softdancomputer


    SIW


  • #5
    Mike...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Mike...


    Try Belarc Advisor. Gives most details model no etc etc


  • #6
    spider guardian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 884 ✭✭✭spider guardian


    Try Magical Jellybean. Be warned though that the license key currently used by your system might not match the one that was on your sticker, this is due to the manufacturer using a volume key at assembly-time, this won't work when trying to re-install windows.

    Which version of Windows are you trying to re-install? Windows XP keys are not manufacturer specific but Windows Vista and newer will require you to use the recovery media that came with the PC, some OEMAct keys will not work with a plain OEM-version of Vista/7


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