ARRRRRGHHHHH!

I don't think you can get the product key from the install or off the hard drive...it's a security issue.

Shoot, did the CD come with a case? If so check the back, it should have an orange tag with the product key. Let me know what you find. Worst case scenario you could call the Microsoft help line and explain the situation.

[ August 12, 2004, 07:00 PM: Message edited by: Dagster ]

 

I knew this operation would turn to crap in short order. OK, any idea of who to call. I called the place I bought the computer from but they said they don't have a record of it. Meanwhile my wife is turning the house upside down looking for ANYTHING that might have the number, kind of like looking for the dead sea scrolls.

Thanks for the reply,
Matt

 

try entering it blank.some of them will respond to a blank key.

Some computer manufacturers pay for a "bulk" license and will respond to a blank......

 

Groundshaker, without entering the code the "next" button cannot be highlighted, only choices are "back" or "cancel"....Neither of which does much good!
Matt

 

Yeah, it's a myth about the blank key...the only ones that respond to that are counterfeit.

Ok, your disk will have come in a paper or cardboard sleeve, or a disk case. Either one should have the orange sticker with the key. That is standard. If you find the case I'm sure the key will be on it.

I would call the Microsoft help line, unfortunately I don't know the number...sheesh, you'd think I'd know. I can try and see what I can find out at work tomorrow. Sounds like just a small hiccup...we'll get er fixed.

 

I have a pile of unused Windows M(censored) Edition if you want one of them.

If you paid for Windows ME there should be a COA or sticker on the computer case. If there isn't..and you paid for it...well.......

Drop me an e-mail and I'll send you one for free.

I'd highly recommend picking up Windows XP - it's much, much better.

Regards,

Bill

[ August 12, 2004, 08:45 PM: Message edited by: Ozona ]

 

Thanks, any help is greatly appreciated. Let me know what you find.

Matt

 

Matt: Send me your address and I'll send you a replacement OEM Windows ME.

Regards,

Bill

 

ditto, i have a copy that I replaced as quickly as possible. You are welcome to the whole thing. I can give you the number tonight and mail out the disk and license tomorrow.

 

Yeah, I checked for an old copy myself and couldn't find any. That's a great idea guys, great way to get rid of ME also

 

oops

 

Guys, what started as a miserable night turned out great thanks to all the good advice and generousity of my fellow members. Bill, thanks for the offer, I'll email you with my address, please let me know what I owe you for the shipping or any other expenses.

What can I say? You guys are the best.

Matt

 

I'm really glad you got hooked up. This is great! Remember to set your system restore points and hopefully it will WORK in the future

Happy computing!

 

Not a problem, I'll send it saturday delivery from the office.

Regards,

Bill

 

A huge thank you to Dagster and Ozona. Awesome!

Matt