We are going to go to a website to convert this key. A site called DagonDesign has a web based tool for converting this string into a usable key for us. Click on the link above to go to the site and you will see the box as pictured above. This ends this tutorial. Thank-you for reading.
Leo, Thanks for clarification on some topics. TXT file. TXT is to allow you to do an unattended installation i. This streamlines and automates installation. TXT is a sample. The installer needs to modify this file and include their unique information, including the product key.
It can be used to set up multiple computers, but is used with a Uniqueness Database File UDF , which contains settings unique for each computer, such as machine name. Just follow these simple steps. Explore the CD and navigate to the i folder. You will find your Windows XP Product key there. Sorry Leo, you are so, so, wrong. Hope you will feel the same!! You are describing a totally different file on the disk! SIF file, a totally different place on the disk , is good.
PrivateWalker is absolutly correct, I checked both places. Just referring to PrivateWalker comments, I thank you for the comment, I have been looking everywhere for this information well done. I think that you should know, your article is totaly incorrect! This is a very time consuming thing to do! This information I know to be true!
So please in the future if you do not know the answer for people then do not post something that is wrong! So made recovery disk from my buddy but can only load to were you enter keys please Help Ty Barry.
It was fantastic! Both methods should work but my key worked too.! The shop did the last reinstall — could they have used a different Genuine Advantage kit disc? So be warned, copy your activation key and save it somewhere that you can find it later if you need it!! I really need to have this serial code!
I only have the disc and not the case it came in that had the serial code on it. Are you crazy? Its at the bottom of the text file. Whenever I get a disc with a product key, I write the product key on the disk itself with a Sharpie indelible pen. That way if I have the disk, I have the key!! Comments violating those rules will be removed. Comments that don't add value will be removed, including off-topic or content-free comments, or comments that look even a little bit like spam.
All comments containing links and certain keywords will be moderated before publication. I want comments to be valuable for everyone, including those who come later and take the time to read. Search Ask Leo! Do this Subscribe to Confident Computing! I'll see you there! Thanks for letting me know. It is NOT the same as the key on the outside of the box, and it is not a valid key for you to use on subsequent installations.
You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. LemP Volunteer Moderator. It depends. If your version of Windows was pre-installed on the computer by the computer manufacturer or assembler, then the product key is on a sticker affixed to the computer case somewhere. If your version of Windows was installed using using a retail Windows CD, then you can use a utility such as Magical Jellybean Keyfinder to find your product key.
Note that although such utilities will show a product key for preinstalled OEM versions of Windows, that key will NOT work to activate your re-installation. If you have a preinstalled OEM version, you may not even need a product key if you use the reinstallation means provided by the manufacturer e. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Thanks for your answer. I am a bit confused, I used a utility to find my product key but the key was different from the one one the side of my computer?
Which one should I use? Is it safe to format my hard driv? In reply to jsknight's post on December 3, You should see usernames next to long strings of numbers and letters. OK, now, what you need is the second string. Make sure not to get the colons in there. It should give you your password. Let me know if you run into any issues, and I will answer your questions. But if you're unsure, a quick way to tell is to install Service Pack 1. Please contact your system administrator or retailer immediately to obtain a valid Product Key…" You are dealing with a pirated copy of Windows.
For more information about obtaining a valid product key, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article The machine's product ID will be located under the Registered To section.
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