I have windows xp product key but no disc

So I am sort of a computer noob here. I was just wondering if it was possible to get a copy of the windows XP home edition Iso file, I have a product key but It was on a computer that broke. I don't want to download a torrent, I would like an iso file that is untouched. I've been trying to figure this out for two days. This advice is on the edge of forum rules, but since you have a product key I'd just download a torrent.

There are plenty of copies online that are untouched. Reactions: m4a4 and misor. I would not advise torrents. They are a major malware vector. The end result is likely to report as "not -genuine" In the US, sometimes you can find "surplus" copies of software unused at computer shows.

As long as you download an ISO copy of the disc, there are no problems with 'non-geniune' messages etc. I have done this numerous times when I didn't have a disc handy. By the way, my keys are obtained via legit MS avenues. Reactions: m4a4. Can u link me with one? Techspot Terms of Use include By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are Click to expand I didn't realize it was illegal.

Sorry nevermind. As I said, this is probably very close to or is a breach of TS rules. Either way, no way would I give you a link to any ISO I find on the web - find it yourself and then we can't get in trouble.

Do you know any one who has a copy of win xp. If so you can use that with your key if your key is legal. Finding a xp Iso. Is going to be very hard. The web site My digital life which is a legal site for Win Iso. Use to have win xp iso for download that were legal. But I would not count on it now. Beings win xp will not be support after next year. If you have a legitimate key, I would also recommend just torrenting an official retail ISO, which is easy to find and you can check the hash to make sure it hasn't been tampered with.

Piracy breaches our rules. This isn't piracy. Maybe it's kind of in a grey area and torrenting is always a controversial topic, but Deery has a legal license to use the software. Hell, if you're that spooked about getting a copy yourself, PM me and I'll find you a copy, download it, double check the hash and transfer it over Skype or something.

It is only reg to those systems and company. It will not work on any computer. The only issue I do have is, even with unattend and putting in the CD key that does come on the computer will not work, even with the proper version of XP.

The key is for pro and the key will not work with the copy I have. I end up running through the online verification every time to authorize it.

Leo, Thanks for clarification on some topics. TXT file. TXT is to allow you to do an unattended installation i. This streamlines and automates installation. TXT is a sample. The installer needs to modify this file and include their unique information, including the product key.

It can be used to set up multiple computers, but is used with a Uniqueness Database File UDF , which contains settings unique for each computer, such as machine name. Just follow these simple steps. Explore the CD and navigate to the i folder. You will find your Windows XP Product key there.

Sorry Leo, you are so, so, wrong. Hope you will feel the same!! You are describing a totally different file on the disk! SIF file, a totally different place on the disk , is good. PrivateWalker is absolutly correct, I checked both places. Just referring to PrivateWalker comments, I thank you for the comment, I have been looking everywhere for this information well done. I think that you should know, your article is totaly incorrect!

This is a very time consuming thing to do! This information I know to be true! So please in the future if you do not know the answer for people then do not post something that is wrong!

So made recovery disk from my buddy but can only load to were you enter keys please Help Ty Barry. It was fantastic! Both methods should work but my key worked too.! The shop did the last reinstall — could they have used a different Genuine Advantage kit disc? So be warned, copy your activation key and save it somewhere that you can find it later if you need it!! I really need to have this serial code! I only have the disc and not the case it came in that had the serial code on it.

Are you crazy? Its at the bottom of the text file. Whenever I get a disc with a product key, I write the product key on the disk itself with a Sharpie indelible pen. That way if I have the disk, I have the key!!

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I'll see you there! Thanks for letting me know. It is NOT the same as the key on the outside of the box, and it is not a valid key for you to use on subsequent installations.

Just put them in search and follow the links for download Reply. Matt, thanx man, you are the only one who knows anything on here. Till next time Reply. With KeyFinder you can find any key from your computer. Thank you in advance for your assistance Shane Note quite. If you get the same one that your product key applies to, then it should work. No way to tell from the product key, but you should be able to tell by looking at your previously installed system.

PS, if you need more specifics such as the laptop make and such to answer this i will oblidge Reply. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. You can also click Customize Enter your name, then click Next. Your name goes in the "Name" text field. You can also add a business name in the "Organization" section. Enter your product key, then click Next. Type the character key that you retrieved earlier into the "Product Key" boxes. Add a password, then click Next. Type your preferred password into the "Administrator password" and "Confirm password" text fields at the bottom of the window.

You can also change your computer's name in the text field at the top of the window. Set a date and time zone, then click Next. Click the "Date" drop-down box, select the current date, and then repeat with the "Time" and "Time Zone" boxes.

Check the "Typical Settings" box, then click Next. This will cause Windows XP to install using default settings. Check the "No" box. It's at the top of the window.

If your computer is part of a workgroup, you'll instead check the "Yes" box and enter your workgroup's address in the text box. This will complete the installation setup process, at which point Windows XP will resume installing.

You may have to wait for 30 minutes or so before the installation finishes. It might be on a sticker on the bottom of your laptop if that's what you're using. Yes No. Not Helpful 13 Helpful Unless you keep a backup copy of your i folder, you can't. Ubuntu allows you to dual-boot your computer, which keeps both XP and Ubuntu. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 9.

I found an old XP computer. I want to factory reset it. How can I do that without knowing the admin password? Try to reintall the OS completely. Insert a official CD or dowload and make one. Then just install Windows normally. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. What can I do if my computer won't boot up, shows Windows, then shuts down and tries to start up again, then loops? Repeatedly hit F8 on your keyboard during boot up, than select system repair.

If you can't, contact your system manufacturer for a repair CD. Or, if you have to product code, download from the Microsoft website. Not Helpful 9 Helpful 3.

Boot into the Windows XP installation, get to the partitions, then format the drive. Just make sure you backed up all files. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. However, at the minimum RAM, Vista will be quite laggy. You might want to consider upgrading your RAM to its maximum amount, which should be quite inexpensive on an older machine; if the processor is at least 1 GHz, you could then run Windows 7.

What to do in that case? It may be in a hidden file. Search for winnt in My Computer. If you see an icon that looks like a computer next to something that says "winnt", that is the. Double click on that icon and walk through the steps. You can also do a system restore to restore the computer to an earlier point and then search for "winnt".