Lost XP CD

Discussion in 'Software' started by sarahr740, Oct 11, 2008.

  1. sarahr740

    sarahr740 Private E-2

    I need to reboot my XP. I can't find my disc or key.(key is with the disc) Is there anyway is get that info if the computer is not starting up?
     
    Last edited: Oct 11, 2008
    sarahr740, Oct 11, 2008
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Not really no, you'd need to be able to boot into Windows to allow you to use a program like http://www.majorgeeks.com/Magical_Jelly_Bean_Keyfinder_d2612.html to aid you in recovering your XP serial key. Is your PC an OEM like from DELL, HP, SONY etc if so mots of them pop a liceence COA on the PC case somewhere so look for that.

    However you will need a XP CD if your to re-install or fix Windows, no other way to do this sadly.


    BUT.. what is actually happeing at startup, where does the startup get to, any error messages etc?

    Can you boot into Safe Mode ( F8 at boot and choose Safe Mode with Networking )?
     
    DavidGP, Oct 11, 2008
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  3. onegoodman

    onegoodman Private First Class

    What brand and type of computer is it?
     
    onegoodman, Oct 11, 2008
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  4. studiot

    studiot MajorGeek

    The key should be stick on the side of the pc, not with the disk. Are you sure it is not there?
     
    studiot, Oct 11, 2008
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