help need a KEY code for 98se disk for my

[SPIKER]

hey all

I been having SSL error on my old windows machine and decided to reinstall windows but I can't find my KEY for the disk anyone got one handy???

will check back soon
mark

 

[bearhawk]

Unfortunately, the key is matched to the install media. You will need the correct key for the cd you used.

I will look in my cabinet at work to see if I still have any 98 disks left...

It might be time to look at Linux for a simple email and browser for the shop...

Puppy Linux

will run on limited hardware...

 

[cityfarma]

Unfortunately, the key is matched to the install media. You will need the correct key for the cd you used.

I will look in my cabinet at work to see if I still have any 98 disks left...

It might be time to look at Linux for a simple email and browser for the shop...

Puppy Linux

will run on limited hardware...

The key is in the Registry. Unfortunately I don't know exactly where. My co worker has told me there is a utility on the web called "Jellybean" that will find all serial numbers on your machine. Try google to find it or to search for "finding lost key" or similar. This of course assumes you have not blown away your previous installation

Cityfarma

 

[MossRoad]

The key is in the Registry. Unfortunately I don't know exactly where. My co worker has told me there is a utility on the web called "Jellybean" that will find all serial numbers on your machine. Try google to find it or to search for "finding lost key" or similar. This of course assumes you have not blown away your previous installation

Cityfarma

The program is called KEYFINDER by Magic Jellybean. It works well and is free.

Magical Jelly Bean Software - Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v2.0.1

 

[cityfarma]

Thanks MossRoad. I have now got it "just in case...."

Cityfarma

 

[SPIKER]

unfortunately I have already deleted the previous install, (didn't format drive just deleted windows, I can boot dos using boot disk, but since windows directory is gone I don't think I can use the program, and may not work in dos either

I think that it will SEE just about any KEY it is not DISK specific other wise they (MS) could not mass produce the disks.

Mark M

 

[jwstewar]

But the keys are pretty specific to versions and what release. I've seen several version of Windows 98se, then you have OEM versions, corporate versions. It wouldn't surprise me if there litteraly aren't hundreds of different key/version combinations. Yes, if you have the same version it'll work, but for example a key from a Dell PC will not work on a retail version. BTDT, bought the T-shirt.

 

[Luremaker]

I think you can search google for keygen. These are programs which will generate keycodes for win 98 and several versions of win xp. It takes a long time to generate key codes and not all of them work but it will generate key codes which will work eventually.

 

[tomd999]

Spiker,

Google:
"Dedicated to: IceMan and Kevin Hartley - For their help and efforts! "

I think you may find what your looking for.

Be very careful poking around the black hat sites for cracks and warez, anything that is .exe, .pl or .sh/.scr should not be considered safe.

Tom

 

[rosietheriviter]

hey all

I been having SSL error on my old windows machine and decided to reinstall windows but I can't find my KEY for the disk anyone got one handy???

will check back soon
mark

Mark,
I am not certain about 98SE but newer Microsoft operating systems will recognize any "authorization code" your machine is labeled with.

My son keeps only one disc for all his XP systems (he has 6 or 8 of them) and uses the code label on each of the machines only.

Hope this works or helps you.

Rosie