sandy58 <aleckie68@googlemail.com> wrote:

>On Jul 3, 9:21*am, "Bruce--M" <bruce9...********.com> wrote:
>> I bought a 2nd hand computer recently & it looks like the LEGAL product key
>> has been cleaned with some solvent.
>> I can very clearly see the full code.
>> The HD was formatted.
>> I CAN NOT read if it's XP Home, XP Pro or even Windows 2000.
>> Is there some way I can find out?
>> The key starts with ........
>> HDBY3-H3X49-49PWX- * * etc
>>
>> HELP ! !
>
>http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
>Download freebee keyfinder (Magic Jelly Bean) and run...........the
>software, I mean! Not you!:-)

Umm... what part of "The HD was formatted" do you need help
understanding?