I am building a new PC, bought a Retail “box unopened” copy of XP Pro on Ebay but was supplied with an unbranded OEM CD, apparently unopened, with the Microsoft booklet, but no COA or product key.
I have submitted a dispute claim with PayPal but would like to know if there is any way I can use this CD legitimately.
Is there any way I can install from the CD without knowing the product key?
Can any of the tools which find the product key on an installed WinXP, find it on the system CD?
Or do I just have an expensive bird scarer?
Thanks for any help or guidance.
