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   From: dcwashNOSPAM@myrealboxXYZ.invalid   
      
   echo wrote:   
   > Help,   
   > I've lost my Certificate of Authenticity for my Windows XP Home   
   > edition but still have the original disk.  Is there any way to get a   
   > replacement certificate ?   
   >   
   > This is an OEM version and proof of purchase is going to be   
   > impossible.   
      
   Is it a generic OEM or branded OEM?   
      
   OEM COAs are normally affixed to the computer cases. If yours isn't, try   
      
   Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder   
   http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml   
      
   At least you'll be able to get the Product Key. As long as you don't   
   have a royalty OEM like Dell (which uses a different key for the   
   original install), you should be fine.   
      
   Suggestion: write it down and tape to your PC case!   
      
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