I need support immediately!

wii_zil · 01-14-2008, 06:39 AM

Compaq presario laptop with windows xp pro but I lost the product license key. what should i do please i need support

**Jack.Sparrow** · 01-14-2008, 06:40 AM

You can call Microsoft up and see if they give you a new key, but apart from that, not much.

n10sity · 01-14-2008, 06:49 AM

Most often with brand name computers such as Dells, HPs, and such they have a product key sticker somewhere on the computer. Have you checked for this sticker under the laptop?

Grumpy Old Man · 01-14-2008, 09:02 AM

Download a freebie called Belarc Advisor. Run it and it will show your Mciroft License/Install codes.
Good luck.

**jcgriff2** · 01-14-2008, 09:44 AM

I have used a product - XPSyapad - on numerous occasions to obtain the Windows &/or Office product codes prior to reinstallation of same or for authentication purposes. Here is the download site:

http://www.xtort.net/xtort-software/xpsyspad/

After download and install, select "Admin" from the top left. Then from the dropdown menu select "Retrieve Windows Product Keys". That should be it.

Let me know how you make out.
Regards...

wii_zil · 01-14-2008, 09:46 AM

first of all, grumpy old man, its too late for me to download belarc advisor because i have already formatted my laptop. whenever i on my laptop, it starts in the setup so i cant load windows anymore until i get a product key!

n10sity- yeah there is a sticker in the back of my hp laptop but something happen long ago. when i bought my laptop, it came with a windows xp home and accessories cd [for all the important stuffs]. one day i was crazy to the point that i broke both of those cds in half, the problem: headache. see im the type of person that whenever i feel theres something wrong with my laptop no matter how little, i always end up formatted and i got tired of it..so after i contacted my friend to help me. he gave me windows xp but its not home, its the pro version..he also gave me the drivers cd for my hp laptop and of course the product license key..

jack sparrow- how much is it?

now here i am just formatted but lost the product key. any other way to get a product license key? i already have the drivers cd so yeah just that 1!

wii_zil · 01-14-2008, 09:49 AM

jcgriff2- does XPSyapad work on a laptop that doesnt load windows anymore? i already formatted and it doesnt load until i get a license key.

**jcgriff2** · 01-14-2008, 10:02 AM

Unfortunately, no. The minimum system requirements for XPSyspad are Windows 2k or XP. Many of the 200+ features of this product obtain data from the system's registry. To my knowledge, once the hard drive is reformatted there is nothing within reason that can be done to recover data.

GoodLuck. . .

dai · 01-14-2008, 10:06 AM

contact hp to see if they can help we can offer only the advise already posted under the forum rules
thread closed

01-14-2008, 06:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
wii_zil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 210 OS: XP	I need support immediately! Compaq presario laptop with windows xp pro but I lost the product license key. what should i do please i need support

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Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,865 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: I need support immediately! You can call Microsoft up and see if they give you a new key, but apart from that, not much. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

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n10sity Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 184 OS: Vista Ultimate 64bit SP1, Vista Business 32bit SP1, XP Pro SP3, Debian 4.0, Leopard (just because)	Re: I need support immediately! Most often with brand name computers such as Dells, HPs, and such they have a product key sticker somewhere on the computer. Have you checked for this sticker under the laptop?

01-14-2008, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Grumpy Old Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP Pro	Re: I need support immediately! Download a freebie called Belarc Advisor. Run it and it will show your Mciroft License/Install codes. Good luck.

01-14-2008, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey / Southern California Posts: 7,867 OS: Windows 7 RC, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: I need support immediately! I have used a product - XPSyapad - on numerous occasions to obtain the Windows &/or Office product codes prior to reinstallation of same or for authentication purposes. Here is the download site: http://www.xtort.net/xtort-software/xpsyspad/ After download and install, select "Admin" from the top left. Then from the dropdown menu select "Retrieve Windows Product Keys". That should be it. Let me know how you make out. Regards... __________________ Expecting a reply from me and it has been > 48 hours ? Send a PM containing a link to your thread Due to a family matter, my availability will be limited through ~ July 31, 2009

01-14-2008, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
wii_zil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 210 OS: XP	Re: I need support immediately! first of all, grumpy old man, its too late for me to download belarc advisor because i have already formatted my laptop. whenever i on my laptop, it starts in the setup so i cant load windows anymore until i get a product key! n10sity- yeah there is a sticker in the back of my hp laptop but something happen long ago. when i bought my laptop, it came with a windows xp home and accessories cd [for all the important stuffs]. one day i was crazy to the point that i broke both of those cds in half, the problem: headache. see im the type of person that whenever i feel theres something wrong with my laptop no matter how little, i always end up formatted and i got tired of it..so after i contacted my friend to help me. he gave me windows xp but its not home, its the pro version..he also gave me the drivers cd for my hp laptop and of course the product license key.. jack sparrow- how much is it? now here i am just formatted but lost the product key. any other way to get a product license key? i already have the drivers cd so yeah just that 1!

01-14-2008, 09:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
wii_zil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 210 OS: XP	Re: I need support immediately! jcgriff2- does XPSyapad work on a laptop that doesnt load windows anymore? i already formatted and it doesnt load until i get a license key.

01-14-2008, 10:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey / Southern California Posts: 7,867 OS: Windows 7 RC, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: I need support immediately! Unfortunately, no. The minimum system requirements for XPSyspad are Windows 2k or XP. Many of the 200+ features of this product obtain data from the system's registry. To my knowledge, once the hard drive is reformatted there is nothing within reason that can be done to recover data. GoodLuck. . . __________________ Expecting a reply from me and it has been > 48 hours ? Send a PM containing a link to your thread Due to a family matter, my availability will be limited through ~ July 31, 2009

01-14-2008, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,514 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: I need support immediately! contact hp to see if they can help we can offer only the advise already posted under the forum rules thread closed __________________