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i lost my xp home edition product key, and i need to format my pc, how i can find it?

Sunday, August 6, 2006 5:17 AM

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If your computer is still operational:

Retrieve your Windows XP CD key: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

If your computer is not operational:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us

Sunday, August 6, 2006 11:49 AM

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If your computer is still operational:

Retrieve your Windows XP CD key: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

If your computer is not operational:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us

Sunday, August 6, 2006 11:49 AM

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You can use special software to recover your Windows key. Most of them support some versions of Windows and some other Microsoft products. Also there is a products like "Recover Keys" ( http://recover-keys.com/ ) that support all Windows versions and 300+ of other major software packages.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:00 PM