Is the old HD working? You could just clone it, or briefly re-install it 
to get the number.
Sony should be able to help you with the number, but I'm surprised it's 
not included in the CD install.
Usually, when you boot to safe mode, you get a choice whether to include 
CD ROM support. Try safe mode again, and see if the option is offered.
To leave safe mode, you usually just reboot.
Check the BIOS to see if the CD is recognized.


richsamtor1 wrote:
> i installed a new hard drive and now iam trying to load windows 95
> which was the system that was in when i purchased 8 years ago.ihad
> the sony recovery system cd. the download went well till they asked
> for the authenticity number which i do not have anymore.is their some
> place i can get that number.also now i got it started in safe mode
> ,so i would like to know how to get out of safe mode and into normal
> mode. now the cd rom is not working, message says their is no cd rom
> in the computer it is not the orignal cd rom that came with the
> computer.it was put in the slot below the orginal oneand it was
> workingbefore all this started.i would appreciate help on any of my
> many problems thanks  ps if i find the authenticity  #for windows 95
> that would be great start thanks again
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