There are a ton of free programs that will help you retrieve your key. If you installed Windows legally you should be all set. DO NOT use a bogus key for Microsoft products. It leads to a host of problems you do not want to deal with!

Google "lost Windows XP key". I tried to post a link but this site won't allow it.  There are a ton of free programs that will help you retrieve your key. If you installed it legally you should be all set. DO NOT use a bogus key for Microsoft products. It leads to a host of problems … Read more