This answer is for the "PRO" version, and only an OEM
"single pack" bought with hardware.

You should have gotten a small colorful pamphlet around
5x7 (or so), with a CD envelope attached to the back.
The whole thing should have been in a clear wrapper,
and the Sticker for the computer case is/was glued
to the clear wrapper...
They put warnings now not to throw that "part" away...
Inside also is the EULA...

If you can't picture what I'm saying, I just scanned some
packages to print for my archives and could send you
small pictures off-list to see everything EXCEPT the
numbers and Key...

They have small programs that will de-crypt the info in the
registry and recover your install key, if that is all you are
worried about...   (Ask that as a different question...)

If your sticker is gone, not a lot you can do about "that"...
(This is why it says it MUST be attached to the case...)

                                         Rick Glazier

From: "Mike Travers" <[log in to unmask]>
Windows XP OME
Can anyone tell me how to obtain the Certificate of Authentication for a full version of XP I purchased along with upgrade hardware?

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