No, the old partition was completely screwed up so I deleted it, repartitioned, and reinstlled Windows, so my old XP install is completely gone.
Finding the disk is something I've given up on, I've moved since getting this computer and I only have the CD with me, I cannot hope to find the box that it came in.
Purchasing a new copy is also out of the question, I'm not spending another $100+ on such a small matter.
An Illegitimate key that won't activate is no use to me since...I need it to activate. I plan to use this computer for more than just one month.
That leaves contacting Microsoft. What kind of information are they going to ask me? I don't have the original receipt, or any form of proof of purchase. I only have the installation CD in a cover other than the one it came in. I can still explain that I had to reformat since the old install went bad, but will my lack of proof make them deny me a new key?