English Community

Re: where do I find the product key for win XP?

hI

 

I am new here.

 

I just purschased a Lenovo SL500 from Hemini.

 

I have a question that they wouldn't answer for me. Hopefully someone of you can.

 

My laptop came with windows XP installed and with CDs for installing Vista.

I chose to stay with XP.

 

The Windows sticker underneath the laptop is for Vista => the 25 digit Product Key it has on it is for Vista and won't work for "validating" my Windows XP and Windows Office software.

 

Nowhere in the package did I find any mention of a product key for the XP.

 

Please help me as to what I should do now.

 

Thank you.

 

0
0
Solution

Re: where do I find the product key for win XP?

Hi Oingk,


Most [maybe all] computer manufacturers use volume license key to install and activate Windows:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volume_license_key


Preinstalled Windows OSes from lenovo come already activated, it's surprising that yours is not activated. I suggest contacting lenovo CS.

 

In case you did a clean install then you should have created recovery discs for XP first, these discs contain an image of preinstalled Windows [pre-activated] and other lenovo software:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-68317


As for Microsoft Office, the version bundled with thinkpads is trial unless specifically ordered a license during purchase.


Hope it helps.

------------------------------------------------------------

Maliha (I don't work for lenovo)
ThinkPads:- T400[Win 7], T60[Win 7], IBM 240[Win XP]

IdeaPad: U350

Apple:- Macbook Air [Snow Leopard]
Did someone help you today? Compliment them with a
Kudos!
Was your question answered today? Mark it as an Accepted Solution
de.gif  Lenovo Deutsche Community   es.gif  Lenovo Comunidad en Español 
Visit my YouTube Channel

0
0

Was this solution helpful?

Your feedback helps us improve!
Replies

where do I find the product key for win XP?

Solution

Re: where do I find the product key for win XP?

Hi Oingk,


Most [maybe all] computer manufacturers use volume license key to install and activate Windows:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volume_license_key


Preinstalled Windows OSes from lenovo come already activated, it's surprising that yours is not activated. I suggest contacting lenovo CS.

 

In case you did a clean install then you should have created recovery discs for XP first, these discs contain an image of preinstalled Windows [pre-activated] and other lenovo software:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-68317


As for Microsoft Office, the version bundled with thinkpads is trial unless specifically ordered a license during purchase.


Hope it helps.

------------------------------------------------------------

Maliha (I don't work for lenovo)
ThinkPads:- T400[Win 7], T60[Win 7], IBM 240[Win XP]

IdeaPad: U350

Apple:- Macbook Air [Snow Leopard]
Did someone help you today? Compliment them with a
Kudos!
Was your question answered today? Mark it as an Accepted Solution
de.gif  Lenovo Deutsche Community   es.gif  Lenovo Comunidad en Español 
Visit my YouTube Channel

0
0

Was this solution helpful?

Your feedback helps us improve!

Re: where do I find the product key for win XP?

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/  Free software keyfinder

0
0

Identify Your Device

OR

Don't want to provide your serial number? You can also Browse by product

Find your Device

Problem solved or need help? Click here.