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

jon1981 · 11-06-2007 11:34pm #1

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?

kaizersoze · 12-06-2007 12:19am

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

kikel · 12-06-2007 2:50am

Is a virus scan possible?

jon1981 · 12-06-2007 8:31am

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

alias123 · 12-06-2007 8:49am

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!

Karoma · 12-06-2007 8:50am

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

alias123 · 12-06-2007 8:56am

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:

seamus · 12-06-2007 9:17am

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.

jon1981 · 12-06-2007 10:19am

works a treat cheers!

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

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