Any one knows hot to find WIN XP Product Key on MS-DOS?

[master_tech05]

I got a damaged Windows XP SP2 but in order to use the repair option I need to know the Product Key and this PC doesnot have it on the case. Any one knows how to find it in MS-DOS Mode? Thank You for your help

[123456]

You have to use the Product Key that came with your XP disk. It would either be on here: http://www.guarddog.de/Windows%20XP%20gericom%20Recovery%20nur%20CD+Lizen z+Handbuch.jpg

Or on the back of the CD cover: http://i7.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/5b/84/fa_2.JPG

[PrntRhd]

You can find the key on the existing install with Magic Jelly Bean utility:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
It is not a matter of finding the key in DOS mode, since it is a Registry key value.

[YODA74]

http://www.gtopala.com/

Download and run this prog. it will give you your install number and just about any info about your system it's called
SIW - System Information for Windows


or follow this thread
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_21236913.html

[PrntRhd]

or follow this thread
Requires you subscribe for that second link?

[Sylvander]

The "Registry Tool" on the 1st menu of the "Emergency Boot CD" [EBCD] runs outside of the Windows environment [running Linux I think, with Windows not loaded] and gives various snippets of info including the product key.
But it's only designed for Win98/ME I believe. :(

[YODA74]

Requires you subscribe for that second link?


Not if you just scroll down the page, just don't click the orange "view solution"

scroll down until you see "Accepted answer"

[master_tech05]

Thank You guys for your Help