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February 4th, 2002, 01:57 PM
#1
How can I get the key code from a dos prompt?
Anyone know how to get the windows cd key code from a dos prompt? I cant boot windows, but i have an update cd and its asking for the key code. But i cant get into windows to get the original one! Any help?
Thanks
Ray
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February 4th, 2002, 02:38 PM
#2
There is a small DOS app called DIAG that is available from <a href="http://www.bootdisk.com" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</a> that will tell you that and more.
[quote]Originally posted by homepc:
<strong>Anyone know how to get the windows cd key code from a dos prompt? I cant boot windows, but i have an update cd and its asking for the key code. But i cant get into windows to get the original one! Any help?
Thanks
Ray</strong><hr></blockquote>
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February 4th, 2002, 02:50 PM
#3
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February 4th, 2002, 03:18 PM
#4
Registered User
you can either edit the system.1st in the root dir (c:\) or system.dat in the windows dir. from there, search fot productid (win95) or productkey(win98).
If anyone knows where to find this info in 2k or xp I would love to know since I still havn't been able to find it.
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February 4th, 2002, 04:54 PM
#5
Registered User
Actually the best place to get it from is the back of your CD Case...
Matt
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February 4th, 2002, 05:28 PM
#6
Chat Operator
type the following regedit /e filename.txt
open the txt into a text editor and serach for "productkey" and it will be there.
you may need to use extra switches with the regedit if your booting of a floppy
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