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jsouth4502
03-06-2002, 03:32 PM
I lost my microsoft certificate of authenticity for Windows ME that came bundled with my HP computer. I want to use the restore disc, but I'm afraid I won't be able to use it when I don't have the number to type in when the mighty Microsoft gods request. Is this number stored anywhere in my computer so I can retrieve it before I wipe everything clean? Or am I totally screwed?

Thanks ;)
trentchau
03-06-2002, 07:32 PM
If HP was a smart company..your windows code should be somewhere on your computer. Depending on how old your machine is.

If not, you may be screwed.
trentchau
03-06-2002, 07:32 PM
Silly me...I mean physically on your computer.

Look on the side panel.
MJordanash
03-14-2002, 02:34 PM
You can contact HP at http://www.hp.com and email their support team regarding your problem. Either that or check on the back of your CPU and you'll see some serial numbers, depending on how new your system is.:D
jsouth4502
03-16-2002, 03:38 PM
Thanks for the replies. I did email hp, and sure enough, the product number is on the case. D'oh!