Get you winxp cdkey from linux?

Borka · 12-03-2004, 11:04 AM

hi, just got me comp work again..
but I got a problem, my Windows won't start, so I think I need to reinstall it...
Linux starts and works great, (just that, that I have forgotten me root pass, simpel fix)
The problem is that I can't find the XP box.. so I can't get the cdkey.. So now I wonder, I know this don't fit in on LinuxQuestions.org but I have to ask, if there is anyway to cheek what your Windows XP serial is from Linux (I am dualbooting, VidaLinux and WinXP)..

//Borka

XavierP · 12-03-2004, 11:11 AM

As I understand it, the XP key is in the registry. Alternatively, contact MS to see how you would go bout getting around this. BTW, when you reinstall Windows, it will overwrite your mbr, so you'll need to reinstall grub or lilo.

And this is moved to General, as it's a Windows question.

Borka · 12-03-2004, 11:21 AM

hmm, ok that the mbr gets over written is np...
but can you cheek the register from within linux?

initialdrifteg6 · 12-03-2004, 12:07 PM

if you do a win upgrade or reinstall with your current sys intact, you might not need a cdkey... ifnot... is it a legit key?

Borka · 12-03-2004, 12:10 PM

hmm, yeah..
but there comes the problem, maybe a reinstall, but I had SP2 and I don't have any sp2cd..
hmm, but hey, can you start windows in fale safe using grub?
the problem I got is, that the screen goes blank after the Windows XP loads screen..
that might fix so I can get in to the system..

NYCmitch25 · 12-03-2004, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Borka
hi, just got me comp work again..
but I got a problem, my Windows won't start, so I think I need to reinstall it...
Linux starts and works great, (just that, that I have forgotten me root pass, simpel fix)
The problem is that I can't find the XP box.. so I can't get the cdkey.. So now I wonder, I know this don't fit in on LinuxQuestions.org but I have to ask, if there is anyway to cheek what your Windows XP serial is from Linux (I am dualbooting, VidaLinux and WinXP)..

//Borka

I would think that would be a pretty useless task..

Start the XP box in save mode and use keyviewer.exe (free on web)

Or use a KeyGen..

Borka · 12-03-2004, 12:22 PM

well, I can't start XP, so thats the problem, the monitor shuts down..
And I don't know how to get it fale safe from grub..

initialdrifteg6 · 12-03-2004, 12:25 PM

revert back to Win 3.1

Borka · 12-03-2004, 12:26 PM

hmm, that wasen't eaven funny.. I realy wan't to get in to me system..

initialdrifteg6 · 12-03-2004, 01:05 PM

turn on computer
boot to windows partition
hit 'f8' for boot options <- before os logo (boot screen) appears
select last known good configuration

initialdrifteg6 · 12-03-2004, 01:09 PM

and i'd have to say that it is kinda funny =)

i grew up on windows 3.1

sad that my kids will never know about punch cards, Dos, win3.1 95, 98 me... =)

The Bad Penny · 12-03-2004, 02:24 PM

Your XP licence should be on a sticker attached to either the side or underneath of your system.

However "IF" you do have a legitimate licence but simply cant find it,,
then just reinstall with a **cough** replacement key **COUGH**

perfect_circle · 12-03-2004, 03:02 PM

Quote:

sad that my kids will never know about punch cards, Dos, win3.1 95, 98 me... =)

you should thank god that your kids will never know win95 and windoz ME.

I still like dos

Micah · 12-03-2004, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by The Bad Penny
Your XP licence should be on a sticker attached to either the side or underneath of your system.

However "IF" you do have a legitimate licence but simply cant find it,,
then just reinstall with a **cough** replacement key **COUGH**

I have built ALL of my machines from scratch so I don't have a key on the side or top of my case. This isn't always the way it is.

I might also add that most venders put one key on the case, but windows actually uses another key that is completely different (Dell used to do this and State agencies do this as well)

My keys are on a seperate piece of paper for instance.

Edit:
Oh, and I still use DOS, Windows 95 - along with Linux and Windows XP/2003

The Bad Penny · 12-03-2004, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Micah
I have built ALL of my machines from scratch so I don't have a key on the side or top of my case. This isn't always the way it is.

Sorry Micah, I guess Im just too used to dealing with proprietory boxes to think about self builds
(even though I too build my own)

I have a solution that you may or may not need,,, should you require such help LMK.