Question about reformatting...

[alexjohnson16]

I am preparing to reformat, but for some reason I've missplaced all my windows crap (keycodes, etc)....

Is there any program I can use to extract the CD key from my windows before I reformat, or is it even necessary in XP Pro's reformat??

Thanks in advance

 

[Funkertosh]

You should be able to right click on the 'my computer' icon and select properties to see the cd key. You will need it to reinstall Windows.

 

[WannaFly]

Originally posted by: Funkertosh
You should be able to right click on the 'my computer' icon and select properties to see the cd key. You will need it to reinstall Windows.

This is false information (the first part) that is your product number not keycode.

OP, there are programs to extract a winXP key but good lucking finding one without getting mad virii and spyware

 

[AtTheGates]

You can try this. I don't believe that it has any spyware and if it does why would you care because you are reinstalling. I've tested it and I gave a link to this in another topic and the guy said it worked.

 

[Funkertosh]

I apologize for the incorrect information in the previous post. AtTheGates reply will find the cd key. In an effort to redeem myself here is freeware utility that does the same.

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