WinXP Home OEM from Newegg - where's my Cert of Authenticity? Do I need it?

[Scurvy]

The title says it all but hey help me out -

Just cracked open the OEM version of WinXP Home Ed from Newegg and the booklet says the Certificate of Authenticity should be stuck to the back of the book or else stuck on the computer. My computer was built by me tonight (it POSTS!) so I KNOW there aint no Certificate stuck on it anywhere. I am looking through everything but not seeing it.

Do I need this to proceed? I suspect the answer is an obvious "Yes", but Newegg did a great job otherwise so why would this be bad?

 

[Slawsk]

Your certificit of Authenticity should be with your serial #

 

[Scurvy]

Found it. I'm a dumbass. Tiny little label attached to the film wrapper. Almost pitched it.

 

[Maggotry]

I hate how M$ does that. I'd prefer to see it attached to the manual.

 

[PlatinumGold]

MS wants you to stick it onto the PC that u install it on.

w/ activation, i'm not even sure why it is necessary.

 

[bozo1]

It's on the outside of the box because the OEM version is meant for manufacturers to use. Most manufacturers are going to blast down your OS from an image or if a small shop, just use one of their CD's to install it. No vendor wants to have to open a box to get to a little sticker.