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    Need new XP Pro Cd Keys.

    A few years ago I went a Microsoft Event, can;t remember which one because I go to all I can, and I received a free copy of XP Pro nor for resale or OEm Distribution. But I lost my CD Key. I have been on Vista since I bought Ultimate and 2 Home Premiums with the family pack. Now I have two New PC with Vista 64 bit.

    I have 1 program that will not work in Vista 64 so I was thinking of using my XP Pro CD in Virtual PC 2007, but I need the CD Keys. Looking at the replacement website microsoft has they say you must have proof of purchase, which I do not because it is a version that cannot be sold. So how would I get new CD Keys?
    Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:21 PM

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    Call Microsoft at (800) 360-7561, Monday through Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time and discuss the matter directly with them.
    Carey Frisch
    Monday, September 21, 2009 4:20 AM
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    Sorry. there is no way to recover or replace your Windows XP product key if you lost it.  The product key should be on a sticker affixed to the packaging containing the CD.

    Carey Frisch
    Monday, September 21, 2009 1:53 AM
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    But can I get a replacement CD? Looking at MS website they sayyou if you can provide proof of purchase, however since I got a free copy that is NOT for resale or OEM distribution I think I should be able to get a replacement disc by sending in the one I have to MS and them sedning me a new one.
    Monday, September 21, 2009 3:35 AM
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    Call Microsoft at (800) 360-7561, Monday through Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time and discuss the matter directly with them.
    Carey Frisch
    Monday, September 21, 2009 4:20 AM
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    Hello Broggy69,

      If it says that you can get a replacment, on the Microsoft site, it should also give directions on how to do it. 

      The Forums are not the correct place to get a replacement because even if I could provide a key, I would have to post it on a Public Forum were Anyone could see it and possibly use it.

    Thank you,
    Darin MS
    Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:12 PM