Windows XP COA Number?

zebra7t41

I have a Windows XP oem disk. Does anyone know where I can get one of the COA numbers to work with it?

mort58

If its a legally installed copy of Windows then you should be able to double click on "my computer" and then click on system information and your COA number should show on the "general" tab page

Browntoa

or it's on a sticker on your PC

albertross_2

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/114048/rb/24103666730

you get a free backup CD with it as well..

zebra7t41

Thanks. Its an XP Pro oem i got as a gift. I looked on my computer (2nd hand) and there was no sticker.

Anywhere else I can obtain a serial number from?

Help!!

Browntoa

no...only by buying a legit copy

zebra7t41

I thought oem's were legit??

bat999

Hi zebra

When you buy Windows you're not just buying the disk - you're also buying a license to use it.

The disk itself is only worth 10 pence or so, the other fifty odd quid is the license.

That's how it works.

(COA stands for Certificate of Authenticity)

GreenNotM

OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer - it would be legit if it was still being installed on/with the motherboard/cpu/drives/memory/etc that the OEM originally installed it on.

http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=456096&SiteID=25