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how do i reinstall windows without the product key number??? i dont have the box it came in. thanks IT DOESN'T MATTER!!!

Name: Sabertooth
Date: December 11, 2006 at 19:37:54 Pacific

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Use a "key finder" to look up the Product Key that is currently in use before you reinstall XP and use that.

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where can i find a key finder? IT DOESN'T MATTER!!!

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Name: soupnasty
Date: December 11, 2006 at 20:14:00 Pacific

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Google for Magical Jelly Bean.

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Name: www
Date: December 11, 2006 at 23:15:34 Pacific

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and to avoid the hassle of re-activating; http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kb... (the key I found on a dell with a key finder was different then on the coa, on the side of the case)

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