lost windows activation key, need new free os thats just as easy as windows

[ste2425]

well to activate i need to call up as the comp its on crnt access tinternet. I ring type in the product key and on the phone they say there is a problem and i need to change the product key but to do so i need the oem code and ive lost it

 

[FordGT90Concept]

There should be a button on the activation Wizzard to "change the product key." It should eventually transfer you to someone in India to whom you can explain the situation and they'll give you the actctivate code.

This site has all the info on recoverying a key:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

This app can let you view the key info already on your computer:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

 

[mep916]

did you mean ProductKey ?if yes ,insert your windows cd and open cd drive:\I386\UNATTEND.TXT ,the key is entered in UNATTEND.TXT

I confirmed this, although it listed a different product key than the one given for my copy of XP. 0.o

 

[sttubs]

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder works quite well for identifying XP product code: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

 

[DaMulta]

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder works quite well for identifying XP product code: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

The older one will also let you change the key