WinXp need to find key code in middle of install

[Miata]

XP crashed and when I went to re install I found that I had lost the key code please help

[i_and_identity]

what version of xp is it - home or pro?

[denadi21]

something on that if u have a legal version call microsoft if u dont what i can tell u is that go to a friend that has a computer put ur windows xp in the drave explore than click twice on the file I386 than serch for a file called unattend click on it scorll down an it will bee a serial try that to install ur windows
tell u the truth i never try it before but i heard that it does

[Budman]

http://pcsupport.about.com/cs/pctutorials/a/lostkey_2.htm

[leonjr1964]

[quote name=\'denadi21\' post=\'107999\' date=\'Apr 17 2006, 12:29 PM\']something on that if u have a legal version call microsoft if u dont what i can tell u is that go to a friend that has a computer put ur windows xp in the drave explore than click twice on the file I386 than serch for a file called unattend click on it scorll down an it will bee a serial try that to install ur windows
tell u the truth i never try it before but i heard that it does[/quote]

I checked my disc. There is a key in that file, but not the same one as I have on my COA.

EDIT: I have checked a few of my XP family discs (Pro, Home (upgrade), and Home OEM). They all have the same key in that file. I think it is one that just allows the OS to be installed by a manufacturer, but the end user has to use a unique key to login the first time and activate XP.