attempt to load windows. 25 charater product key request. Can't remember / find him. Were can I get this.

Try to load windows vista. 25 charater product key request. Can't remember / find him. Were can I get this.

Hi Rob,

Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community forum.

I understand that you are looking for a product key for Windows Vista install. I'll help you with this problem.

1. What is the brand and model of the computer?

2. have you bought Windows Vista in a store?

If Windows Vista was preinstalled on the computer, then you should look for a sticker on the computer. This sticker has the 25-character product key that you are looking for.

If you bought Windows Vista, then the product key will be on the DVD packaging. If you purchased Windows Vista online, then you need to connect to your account and check the e-mail that contains the product key.

You can see these articles for more information.

Contact Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/

How to activate Windows Vista: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940315

For any question related to Windows, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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