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how do I find the product key for Window XP on my system?

Internet research states that you can find out your product key but didn't explain how to do such a thing... some help please

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If its a dell or gateway, the product key will be on a sticker located somewhere on your computer (usually the back). If you purchased this copy of windows yourself, then the key will be with the original packaging (either in the manual, on a certificate, or even on the disk itself)

    If you are unable to locate it anywhere, this free program will find it in your computer for you: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

  • 1 decade ago

    You get links to lot of freeware that can fetch you the product key for windows XP and for other versions of windows too. Using the keywords "find product key for Window XP" (note: search without the quotation marks) in google you get all that you want.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Check the outside of the PC tower. There should be a sticker on there with the product key on it.

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  • 1 decade ago

    if u have purcased it direct from a manufactorer you could find the product key on the side of the tower but it should normally give it on the case of the CD...

  • GTB
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    If it is factory installed it is on a sticker on the pc case

    If it is not, go to the case that the software came in.

  • 1 decade ago

    msoobe.exe but follow my link's directions to get it to work. it is an actual program that comes with Windows XP, no need to download addition software that may contain spyware and steal your key.

  • 1 decade ago

    download Belarc. It'll show up on the first page.

  • 1 decade ago

    Go to belarc.com and download Belarc Advisor (free) and it will tell you everything about your computer.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I have Windows Vista and it says you have to go out and buy one

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