Where is my XP CD Key ?

SonnyBrown · 1st September 2002, 2:02 PM

Hey all,
I was wondering where i can find my CD key i used to install Windows XP on the computer .

Surely its hidden in a file someplace

Thanks,
Sonny

Dr Dremel · 1st September 2002, 2:21 PM

On the silver sticker that came with the disk, if it is lost ( many toss the plastic wrapper etc away and also the numbers too) you can phone em and by giving them the tiny serial numbers of the disk they can help you out with the numbers.

SonnyBrown · 1st September 2002, 3:32 PM

In every previous version of windows you have been able to view your cd key by looking at a certain system file.

Does windows XP not have this capability ?

mordy · 1st September 2002, 4:49 PM

im not sure if its warez, or not .... but theres a little program u can use to see it .... its about 20kb

if u want it pm me

Dr Dremel · 1st September 2002, 5:21 PM

Search the registry if it's there that's a good a place as any for it to be if you must find them the hard way.

But if you need the numbers, phone them and within a minute you will have the numbers, it's that simple, if you have nothing to hide call them, it's even a free call, tell em you name is john smith.

Geeez it's like like poping a pimple via way of open heart surgery.

SonnyBrown · 1st September 2002, 8:03 PM

Its fine ppl i got a program now that just tells it to you .

Very handy !

Dr Dremel · 1st September 2002, 9:16 PM

It's not called Key Gen is it ?

Grim-Reaper · 1st September 2002, 9:40 PM

ROFL @ Dremel. nice one

SpeedFreak · 1st September 2002, 9:51 PM

tweak XP will display it....

it can be had from www.totalidea.de - lots of cool tweaks there....

driver · 2nd September 2002, 8:14 PM

The CD key should be on the Microsoft hologram sticker that should be somewhere on your case.

But I have a feeling you've painted over it whilst modding your case?

driver · 2nd September 2002, 8:35 PM

Not trying to find out if your install is going to work after SP1 are you?

KyocEr@~* · 5th September 2002, 12:45 PM

www.tweaktown.com imho did something very dangerous yesterday... u might want to check out what i mean...

SpeedFreak · 5th September 2002, 2:04 PM

look mate - if u have a pirated copy, spit it out - nobody is gonna hurt u here

(fuck, this wire is itchy

)

HumbleBum · 5th September 2002, 2:11 PM

for your reading pleasure..

http://www.trwxp.kit.net/xp_sp1.html

i have not needed to do this....yet

BloodDonor · 5th September 2002, 2:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CSMITH
for your reading pleasure..

http://www.trwxp.kit.net/xp_sp1.html

i have not needed to do this....yet

you may wish to read this

http://pages.prodigy.net/br0adband/W...ice_Pack_1.htm

1st September 2002, 2:02 PM	#1
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2nd September 2002, 8:14 PM	#10
driver Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane - Northside Posts: 3,518	The CD key should be on the Microsoft hologram sticker that should be somewhere on your case. But I have a feeling you've painted over it whilst modding your case? __________________ www.NetBootdisk.com : Universal TCP/IP Network Bootdisk Menu driven, Including 98 network card drivers, CDROM, Mouse, DNS & packet driver support all on a single 1.44MB floppy! v6.5 - 23/MAY/10

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1st September 2002, 2:21 PM	#2
Dr Dremel Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On An Island Somewhere Posts: 805	On the silver sticker that came with the disk, if it is lost ( many toss the plastic wrapper etc away and also the numbers too) you can phone em and by giving them the tiny serial numbers of the disk they can help you out with the numbers.

1st September 2002, 3:32 PM	#3
SonnyBrown Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 713	In every previous version of windows you have been able to view your cd key by looking at a certain system file. Does windows XP not have this capability ?

1st September 2002, 4:49 PM	#4
mordy Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: melb Posts: 5,116	im not sure if its warez, or not .... but theres a little program u can use to see it .... its about 20kb if u want it pm me

1st September 2002, 5:21 PM	#5
Dr Dremel Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On An Island Somewhere Posts: 805	Search the registry if it's there that's a good a place as any for it to be if you must find them the hard way. But if you need the numbers, phone them and within a minute you will have the numbers, it's that simple, if you have nothing to hide call them, it's even a free call, tell em you name is john smith. Geeez it's like like poping a pimple via way of open heart surgery.

1st September 2002, 8:03 PM	#6
SonnyBrown Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 713	Its fine ppl i got a program now that just tells it to you . Very handy !

1st September 2002, 9:16 PM	#7
Dr Dremel Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On An Island Somewhere Posts: 805	It's not called Key Gen is it ?

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SpeedFreak Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: London, UK \| OCAU's Euro corrispondant! Posts: 1,393	look mate - if u have a pirated copy, spit it out - nobody is gonna hurt u here (fuck, this wire is itchy ) __________________ Lian Li Owners Club Member #67 \| -=Lian Li Pics =- MSN: c_johnson2001@hotmail.com ICQ: 135551572 >> BlueShift: XP1600+ w/ Spire FalconRock II, Epox 8KHA+, 384mb DDR266, 10GB + 40GB HDD's, 10/100NIC, X-Micro GF4 ti4200 128mb ViVO, GameTheater XP 7.1, Logitech Z-340 Speakers, Antec SmartPower 350w PSU w/ dual fans, Samsung 765MB flatscreen monitor, Lian Li PC60USB, Logitech Elite Keyboard, M$ Intellimouse v3.0, DVD, ZIP100, Windows XP build 2600xsp1 (SP-1) Recommended Traders: calyx, PipeBom, Maz, Gibboz, BEX (the best), Dynamix, Holden__V8, Wylf

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