No Product Key!

[lost0822]

I don't know if i messed up or not here. I just put my new rig together and am loading up Windows XP home, well i can't find the product key! I bought the OEM version from Newegg and i can't seem to locate the product key anywhere...it's not in the package or on the booklet, what can i do? I have another windows xp home disc that is for my gateway computer, will that product key work? anyone please i'm so desperate here, i just want to play with my new comp. thanks.

 

[thirdlegstump]

Should be right on the plastic wrapping that came with that oem disk.

 

[Appledrop]

Well... you can try my old serial, dont need it anymore (pro is better).

*edited out - sorry *

 

[lost0822]

damn it! i can't believe this. i opened the package at work like a week ago and i think i threw away the wrapping that was around the booklet....is there anything i can do, call micro soft or newegg? use a different product key from another windows xp?

 

[sharkeeper]

Posting that is a big no-no!

You should edit that out immediately!

Cheers!

 

[thirdlegstump]

holy crap we have serious dumbasses on this board!

lost0822, call up microsoft and tell them your story. They can help.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: sharkeeper
Posting that is a big no-no!

You should edit that out immediately!

Cheers!

 

[lost0822]

does'nt matter anyway that's only 24 characters the key is 25....man what can i do about this.

 

[lost0822]

Originally posted by: deathkoba
holy crap we have serious dumbasses on this board!

lost0822, call up microsoft and tell them your story. They can help.

sorry i'm such a dumbass, bite me, i made a dumbass mistake i admitt i don't need to here about it though.

 

[imported_Skorpio]

couldnt you send newegg back the oem version and ask them for an exchange?

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Skorpio
couldnt you send newegg back the oem version and ask them for an exchange?

Ummm, no.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: lost0822

Originally posted by: deathkoba
holy crap we have serious dumbasses on this board!

lost0822, call up microsoft and tell them your story. They can help.

sorry i'm such a dumbass, bite me, i made a dumbass mistake i admitt i don't need to here about it though.

It's the right answer though. My brother did the same thing :roll: and either Newegg or MS (I think it was MS) was able to get him a new product key.

 

[Dennis Travis]

Get a hold of Microsoft. I am sure they will help you. Do you have proof you bought it from NewEgg? a Receipt? Call MS. That is the only way.


I was shocked that dood posted his XP Home Key here.

 

[OMGoddess]

LOL, call up microsoft they give away free keys all the time if you have a fairly legitimate reason. Also no, I do not take adavatage of this fact.

 

[lost0822]

i got it guys thanks to every one that gave me positive advice. i haver another problem, check my other thread about not being able to get on the internet.