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[dez1re]

So, I want to reformat and I just found my windows xp CD but dont have the product key. What can I do?

[dez1re]

I did try it and got the key but im asking if it will work when i install windows

[Shin]

1) Try viewing the file C:/Windows/System32/$winnt$.inf - it may have the CD key info in there.
2) If not, go here (click) and download Keyfinder.zip.

EDIT: Oh, you found the key? Never mind, then.

Edited by shin, 05 October 2006 - 04:07 PM.

[dez1re]

OK thanks. One more question, how do I move my music to somewhere so they wont get deleted?

[Shin]

OK thanks. One more question, how do I move my music to somewhere so they wont get deleted?

Store it into something other than your hard drive. External drives, CDs, DVDs, IPod, etc.

Edited by shin, 05 October 2006 - 04:09 PM.

[dez1re]

Thank you Alias and shin. My internet connection will automatically connect right?

[Christopher Robin]

Yes. Drivers should come with Windows XP.

[Fatal]

not always, only 1/6 of my motherboards have worked out of the box, most need ethernet drivers, from my experience, XP has limited amounts of drivers bundled

[Christopher Robin]

BUT It -should- work. If not, just google your drivers from a friends PC...

[dez1re]

When it says press any key to boot from CD, I pressed a key then the screen turns black and nothing happens. help please

[Mr. Hobo]

Is it booting from the right cd? Are you waiting long enough? Is the cd damaged?

[dez1re]

Its the install CD, right? how long should I wait? I am sure the cd is perfectly fine

Edited by dez1re, 05 October 2006 - 06:04 PM.

[Silk]

Moved to Software/Hardware Help.

[Mr. Hobo]

Its the install CD, right? how long should I wait? I am sure the cd is perfectly fine

Ok try putting the cd in your drive and running it while your computer is on, if it works then it's not damaged. If it works then boot from it and try waiting a couple minutes, your computer might be slow, if it stays blank and you're sure your drive works then I have no clue. Try booting from it on a different computer? Maybe rip it and burn the iso to a fresh disc

Edited by Mr. Hobo, 06 October 2006 - 02:40 AM.