Help puter crashed lost win xp key

[Carrot44]

Windows.
I need to reload or do a repair install.
Would like to have my key back incase I have to hit /Format c: are your sure? yes no
YES

Ken

 

[QuixoticOne]

http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Another feature is the ability to retrieve product keys from unbootable Windows installations.

 

[MadScientist]

Originally posted by: QuixoticOne
http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Another feature is the ability to retrieve product keys from unbootable Windows installations.

From MJB's website: Load Hive option - allows you to load the registry hive of another Windows installation. To use, put the hard drive in a working machine (must also be Windows 2000,XP or Vista) or use Windows PE (not tested, should work) and click Load Hive. Then point it to the dead Windows install. If you're using Windows Vista, Administrator rights are required for this feature. You may have to right click on the Keyfinder and run as Administrator.

I have not tried this, but you should also be able to add Keyfinder to a BartPE disk.