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Ok am about to do a format of computer and reinstall - got everything i need backed up but I can't find product key for windows 98se anywhere >_<
now am not asking where can i find one online or anything - just how do I view the one that is already on my computer? where i installed it last it must be storred some where so how can I find it to write it down before I wipe HD?
thanks
v_Ln
Open a command prompt and type"
find /n /i "productkey" c:\windows\system.dat
You must include the quotations
The result will inclode a string that will say "ProductKey <YOU PRODUCT NUMBER>"
ty spools :)
anytime
Start
Settings
Control Panel
System
It is halfway down on the right
Cheers
nihil:
spools's way is a hella l33ter...
yeah but spools way only works on 9x. nihil method works on all M$ OS.
Hey thanks spool. I never heard of that way. I will be sure to write that one down somewhere.
PeacE
-BoB
spool i knew the product key was in the registry...but i never knew there was "find" too windows...thx mate
To find a product key on this computer, I use my Belarc Advisor.....
Belarc
You don't really need the product key, except to track licenses. What you need is the CD key.Quote:
Ok am about to do a format of computer and reinstall - got everything i need backed up but I can't find product key for windows 98se anywhere >_<
They are two separate numbers. The CD key is what determines your product key.
If you try and type in your product key when it prompts you for your CD key, it won't work.
The software that bucket suggested will give you both the product key and CD key.
Aida32 will also give it to you, along with all the rest of your system info, and registration keys.
Val, Right click on my computer and go to properties. and its fine if you re-use my serial you monkey.
[WebCarnage] you amaze me sir.........you actually managed to get the word l337 into a discussion on WIN 98se :D
I personally do not think that Windows 9x/Me have a "CD key" as such. I have just checked several of mine, and the product key is on the booklet not the CD case. I have never kept the booklets and CDs together, and have never had any problems as a result. I suspect that as long as you give it a valid product key, it will work?
Cheers
Hmm... maybe that is the case with win98? I don't remember anymore. Its been a long time since I've installed one.Quote:
I personally do not think that Windows 9x/Me have a "CD key" as such. I have just checked several of mine, and the product key is on the booklet not the CD case. I have never kept the booklets and CDs together, and have never had any problems as a result. I suspect that as long as you give it a valid product key, it will work?
If that is the case... please ignore my post above. ;-)
Val: Note : I left the install cabs in c:\windows\win98cd
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