Could someone explain to me what DAEMON Tools Lite is all about?

[Breeze54]

DAEMON Tools Lite is installed on my new (to me) (used Dell) free computer.

What is it and do I need it for anything or do I want it for anything? :shrug:

Also... does anyone know where I can get a Generic XP product code?

[canetoad]

1. Daemon tools is handy to have

It's a virtual disk mounting program. That is, it creates an 'imaginary' drive, say F\: or G\: and enables you to mount ISO files as though they were a real CD.

If you didn't understand any of that, I'd say go ahead and delete it :)

You probably don't need to have it running at start up either, so it can be deleted from the Start up folder.

[Breeze54]

4. Sounds good to me... I think I'll keep it! Thanks!!

:D

[PennDem]

2. product code

RE: Also... does anyone know where I can get a Generic XP product code?

There is no generic license for XP, you must have a valid license code. The code is usually on the disk packaging material if you purchased a retail disk or is attached to the computer case if it is OEM. Corporate licensing uses a common enterprise key that works with their enterprise media.

Here is a link with further info on DAEMON Tools Lite: http://www.daemon-help.com/

[Breeze54]

3. A workaround to XP installs when the product key is missing

A workaround to XP installs when the product key is missing

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5034981.html

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When bad software goes good

In reality, ViewKeyXP is a hacker tool used to reveal Windows XP product keys. But just because it can be used maliciously doesn’t mean that you can’t use it for good.

ViewKeyXP performs a reverse hash on the Product ID that you find in the Registered To box when you right-click My Computer and select Properties. Taking this number, ViewKeyXP deciphers and displays your original product key. You can then write this number down and reinstall Windows XP. When prompted, all you have to do is reenter this number and you’re ready to go.

Other Windows software uses product keys, but ViewKeyXP won’t help you find those keys. It works only with Windows XP. However, it will reveal the product key no matter what version of Windows XP you’re running: Home, Professional, or the Corporate Edition.

Obtaining and using ViewKeyXP

You can find ViewKeyXP on the Internet by doing a simple Google Search. Be very careful when you download it. Because it is a hacker tool and not supported by any legitimate organization, don’t be surprised if the version you’ve download has a virus embedded in it. If you choose to download the file, make sure you scan it with an updated virus-scanning program before using it.

In today’s world of setup wizards and multi-megabyte downloads, ViewKeyXP is amazingly simple. The file itself, Viewkeyxp.exe, is small—only 32 KB. There is no installation program. Just run the program, either from the command line or by double-clicking it from the folder you downloaded it to. When you do, your product key will appear as shown in Figure A. (I changed my product key in this image for security reasons.)


Figure A

ViewKeyXP makes it easy to find your original XP Product Key.


It doesn’t get much easier

That’s all there is to it. Write down the number and then you can reinstall Windows XP, or place the key in a database where you won’t lose it. ViewKeyXP is a handy hacker tool to keep in your software utility toolbox.

More.....

Actually, I just right Clicked the My Computer icon and clicked Properties, and the 'Registered To' and the product key are right there. ;)