25 Digit Key Code

Recently when I ran Belarc Advisor I found the 25 digit key code for Windows
Xp. When I compared it to the key code on the label of the tower that came
with the PC they were different.

Which is the correct key code to use if I ever have to reinstall Windows XP?

Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Phil

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Phil wrote:
> Recently when I ran Belarc Advisor I found the 25 digit key code for Windows
> Xp. When I compared it to the key code on the label of the tower that came
> with the PC they were different.
>
> Which is the correct key code to use if I ever have to reinstall Windows XP?
>
> Any help appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Phil
>
The one on the tower itself. You won't need it if you do a clean
install - the CD will simply check the BIOS for the Dell string and
install without needing a code.

Thanks for the info and your quick response.

Phil
"Edward J. Neth" <> wrote in message
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> Phil wrote:
>> Recently when I ran Belarc Advisor I found the 25 digit key code for
>> Windows Xp. When I compared it to the key code on the label of the tower
>> that came with the PC they were different.
>>
>> Which is the correct key code to use if I ever have to reinstall Windows
>> XP?
>>
>> Any help appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>> Phil
>>
> The one on the tower itself. You won't need it if you do a clean
> install - the CD will simply check the BIOS for the Dell string and
> install without needing a code.