I have a hp laptop & the windows xp discs that came with it , i need to reload with the disc but the sticker has been taken off the windows booklet & it says underneath that the sticker [authentification code]should be stuck on the base of computer , but its not there . Is there any way of finding the code from windows or anywhere as it is asked for when you insert the disc
many thanks in antisipation
phil g
ps as you may have gathered im not brilliant on computer stuff

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