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    Xp Code

    I have a (legal) copy of XP PRO but i have lost the serial. What do i do now?
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    You can use a serial key checker to check the serial your O/S you have installed now.... assuming you have your legal copy currently installed

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    if you have xp retail, ask microsoft for help (you've paid for tech support, use it)

    if you have xp oem, the license requires your cd key be stuck to your case, so if you've lost it, it's unlicensed

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    groan, i payed £2 for that oem copy
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    £2 for an oem copy....doesn't sound to legal to me.
    It is Inevitable.....


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    Probably a re-sale, not off a legit company

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    oem = no resale doesn't it ?
    It is Inevitable.....


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    Report who you bought it off of to Microsoft, then you get given a legitimate copy for free
    New Sig on the Way...

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    you only get a real copy for free if you have proof-of-purchase. otherwise it's just a discount

    and resale of OEM versions is explicitly banned in the EULA. you're not even covered by the license if you change mobo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nvening
    I have a (legal) copy of XP PRO but i have lost the serial. What do i do now?
    Try Linux!

    Sorry couldn't resist

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    I've not tried it myself as I'm still using good old cat5 but did you try using ndiswrapper?

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    if it's installed & running Sandra or Everest will tell you the code.

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    Ok so its 50% legal. I er tryed some codes from a place and they didnt work. Is there one code per disk?
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    its %0 legal
    It is Inevitable.....


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    I got a trial program called Tweak XP, download that, and go to the serial key bit, and it displays your serial keys for various programs, like Office XP as well as your OS

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