os cd

[peanut]

I have 2 compaq computers and 1 Operating system CD. My question is; how do I find out which computer the cd is for? Thanks

[rojash]

Use this utility to read the CD key from the registry:

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtm l

[peanut]

The CD key is not on the disk to compare to the registry. Isn;t there a way to get the key from the disk its self?

[rojash]

Not that I've ever heard of. As far as I know, each disk will work with more than one key, provided that the key conforms to certain rules for the batch of disks. (For example, I have a single disk and a set of two keys, either of which will work with the disk, as I have two licences).

[peanut]

Cool, Thank you.