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reinstall windows xp with cd but dont have the s/n code??

  • 11-06-2007 11:34PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭


    hi,

    my windows is basically riddled with viruses and i need to reinstall it. Now the problem is i have the CD but i dont seem to have the serial number. is there anything i can do?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Is it not on a sticker some where on the outside of the pc case? Possibly at the back?


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 2,584 ✭✭✭kikel


    Is a virus scan possible?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭jon1981


    is not my computer and whoever they bought it off removed the sticker from the cd cover. I tried running avg, spybot, etc but its still in bits. It needs a fresh install


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭alias123


    there is a program that will tell you the serial key number .download the program ,run the exe file ,it will tell you the current key number in use..i just have to remember what the name of program is and i'll write back!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    alias123 wrote:
    there is a program that will tell you the serial key number .download the program ,run the exe file ,it will tell you the current key number in use..i just have to remember what the name of program is and i\'ll write back!
    http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭alias123


    http://www.download.com/Windows-Product-Key-Viewer-Changer/3000-2094_4-10574740.html?tag=lst-0-1

    here is one possible program - i cant remember the one i used ,bit i know it worked and was free :cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,173 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If you're able to boot into Windows, you can use the Magic JellyBean Keyfinder (google it) which will get all of your licence keys for you.

    Write them down and reinstall.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭jon1981


    works a treat cheers!


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