Hi. i hav a windows 98 SE install cd. Prob is, i leave my cds lying around all over the place and now my case is lost. so how do i retrive d cd key from d cd. , cuz i want 2 reinstall windows on 1 of my pcz.i know how 2 bypass d cd key(by modifing d pidgen.dll) but id need 2 make a new cd. so id much rather j retrive d cd key frm d cd. thankz alot!
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Hi shriramvenu,
Lost your Unlock Code?
Use this utility to retrieve the code
Magical Jellybean http://www.magicaljellybea
The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a freeware utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install windows from your registry. It has the options to copy the key to clipboard, save it to a text file, or print it for safekeeping. It works on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Office 97, and Office XP.
PeteL
PeteLong
Thanks for that bit of info, but if you have actually read my comment you would have seen where it said "with each computer having it's own registration number"
Not open license. I was trying to say that the number was not dependent upon the CD it came with. I used the same CD to install Win98 onto the 6 different computer, but when it asked for the product key I gave the one for each computer (each one different)
So how am I breaking the "law"
Please read comments before starting an attack towards me.
rayt333
:0) NO Im not saying your breaking the law - perhaps I was a bit unclear :0)
All I was try in to point out was
yes a windows CD is a windows CD and is IN NO WAY joined a an unlock code - any valid unlock code will work
I was trying to illustrate to the poster that, this is open to anyone using the same unlock code on multiple PC's and that this is in violation of the licensing.
I was not trying to ditract from the validity of your post, just add to it :0)
Pete
Hello,
I recently purchased Win 98SE from an on-line dealer. The product was shipped without the product key (cd key). Repeated requests for assistance from the dealer have been unproductive.
I have a Toshiba laptop that has had the hard drive re-formatted that I want to install the OS on.
But, without the cd key, I don't know to get it done.
I have heard that Microsoft can issue a generic cd key using a code on the back of the cd. I went to the MS site and learned that Win 98 is no longer covered by free support and they want $35.00 for tech assistance.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!!
Sincerely,
enjoyak
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by: Huseyin1Posted on 2003-09-04 at 05:57:48ID: 9287662
not possible, M$ dont make it that easy, if you have this OS CD installed on any PC then goto:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
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