The operating system key is information that should always be available to you when you work on your computer. It may be needed not only when activating a copy, but also for other purposes. You can view it in different ways.
It is necessary
a program for searching the keys of installed programs
Instructions
Step 1
If you need to find out the Windows XP product key that is installed on your computer, download any utility to view such information about installed programs. It can be ProduKey, Everest, Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder, Win CD Keys - any that will be convenient for you to use, they all have approximately the same set of functions and interface, some of them support storage and printing of information about the system.
Step 2
Install the downloaded utility on your computer. Run it, open the license management section. Select your Windows XP operating system from the list of installed software and view its key. In addition, some programs can inform the user of additional information about the installed software. If the function is supported by the program, print and save this information for future reference, if not, save it in a text file in your documents.
Step 3
If you have a Windows XP disc package, look outside or inside for a sticker containing the Microsoft product code. This is a small rectangular pink-green sticker with information about the program written on it in small print, but its appearance may change depending on which version it belongs to.
Step 4
Do not confuse it with stickers from other Microsoft programs, as they are similar. Also, such stickers can be located on your system unit if the operating system was previously installed in your computer or laptop, in the latter case, the sticker is usually located next to the battery on the back. This usually happens in cases when the distribution of the Windows XP operating system is stored on the hard disk, then reinstallation is carried out without the participation of disks with the program.
