re-installing Windows XP

[chasgl]

I want to re-install Windows XP. I want to get my activation code off the
computer first so I can re-activate it. Any other suggetions as to methode
would be great too. I would like to keep my data and get rid of my programs.
Thanks,
Chas

 

[JS]

Re: re-installing Windows XP

Here are four utilities, all of which will display your product keys:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(It does a good job of providing a wealth of information.)
Also:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional
features

Note: Also check the side of your PC case or bottom of the laptop for the
OEM key code. If there is a sticker with the code it will most likely not
match what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEMs such as
Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.

The key code on the sticker is for use with your Windows CD
(that hopefully came with your PC)
if you ever need to reinstall Windows.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com



"chasgl" <chasgl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I want to re-install Windows XP. I want to get my activation code off the
> computer first so I can re-activate it. Any other suggetions as to
> methode
> would be great too. I would like to keep my data and get rid of my
> programs.
> Thanks,
> Chas

 

[PanHandler]

Re: re-installing Windows XP

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