Hi!
I have a computer with XP Pro, and do not have a OS disk, I just recently purchase one and would like to
to install some files that I need to use.
My problem is the Product number. The product number is different from the newly purchase OS disk with the XP Pro that I have in my computer that I am using now.
I cannot use the NEW OS disk, and I get an error MESSAGE stateing that XP disk cannot be used becuse the product number does not match.
Does anyone know how I can change the product number in my computer to the new OS disk product number.  I really need HELP with this!!!
As far as I know - the product number goes in when the OS is installed.  The only true way to do it would be to re-install XP pro using the disc.  But, if you just want the files, can't you copy them into the other system?Format the drive with a win98 boot disk and re-load the WINXP pro...... itf its a full install disk ,if  its an upgrade disk then you have a problem!You might have to save all of your files to a CD or Floppy, Format the HD, and then Install Prorrnbcas...... I must have missed something .......you say you have Win XP pro installed and I assume working ........and yet you have purchased another Win XP Pro .......   I find that a bit odd unless theres something you neglected to include in your post .......

However , it is POSSIBLE to use a key recovery program to retreive your key from your pc .......

let us know,

dl65