Activation of Windows key disorders

I want to reinstall windows 7 on another computer and I can't find my product activation key. I used the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool, and he told me that I was registered and told me the last 15 characters, but not top 10. Anyone know how I can get the others?

Windows 7 came preinstalled on your computer or purchased from a retail store bought a license in a box?

If it is preinstalled on your computer, look for the COA sticker.

Try the following:

Click Start, right click on computer

Click on properties

Scroll down to the Windows Activation

Click on the link 'change product key '.

Enter the product key located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. Click next to activate via the Internet.

COA certificate of authenticity:

http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

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What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

You can also try phone activation if it is licensed to the box or pre-installed copy:

How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
 
1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
 
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
 
(3) select your "country" in the list.
 
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
 
(5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
 
(6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
 
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

If you can't find your Windows 7 product key all, you will need to buy a new one.

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