Can't use the product key, because 2 of the numbers/letters have rubbed off and I can't read them. What should I do?

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  In fact, I have two questions:

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  No, this is not possible. I guess that you don't really want
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  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

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• How many times can I reinstall windows 7 on the same computer by using a product key?

  OT: Reinstall Windows 7.

  How many times can I reinstall windows 7 on the same computer by using a product key?

  How many times can I reinstall windows 7 on the same computer by using a product key?

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  Eventually you may need to activate by using the telephone option.

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  Have you tried to restart by phone?

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  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

• What can I do if I can't read that the key is for Windows because of the part of the key on the sticker has rubbed off and must be re-installed Windows?

  The key to Windows inlegible sticker, want to reinstall windows

  What can I do if I can't read that the key is for Windows because of the part of the key on the sticker has rubbed off and must be re-installed Windows?  The product ID is located under the control panel > system maintenance > system > Windows Activation of a useful?  I don't want to end up with a Clipboard after that reinstalling Windows because I have a legitimate copy of Windows, but the key became disfigured over time, since it's on the bottom of the laptop.  I have Windows Vista Home Premium SP 2 running on a Dell Inspiron it's way outside the guarantee of its window.

  Thank you!

  Hello

  If you have a product key on a sticker in your computer, this means that you have an OEM product key. If you have OEM keys, this means that the windows you have here is preinstalled.

  If you reinstall windows OEM copy, you must use either the original manufacturer recovery disk or the recovery partition. If you use one of the people, should not be put to any start-up because the windows OEM versions are technically preactivated.

  If you don't have a disc or a recovery partition, you can contact your OEM (DELL) so that they can send you a disk. Alternatively, you can contact Microsoft Support just in case. : D

• Why can I not use my product key after re-boot my operating system?

  I had to do a system restore for my operating system due to virus. I had a previous version of Microsoft 2007 on the computer, but when I did the re-boot it wasn't there. I have the product key for the original program. Why can't I use it when I downloaded the program again on the site?

  Microsoft Office 2007 Download Center:
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  Requires that you have a valid Office 2007 product key.

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  = The phone activation may be required.

  Microsoft Office Activation number:
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  Activate the 2007 Microsoft Office programs
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  Activate by using the telephone
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  Important
  Phone numbers of activation do not appear in this article, because there are a lot of numbers, and the correct number for you depends on several factors. Microsoft software can be obtained under various licenses, including individual retail licenses, original (OEM) licenses, and volume licenses OEM. Phone numbers vary by product license and country/region. In step 2 of the Activation Wizard, use the phone number provided to contact the Microsoft Activation Center.

  Telephone activation may take longer than activation through the Internet. You should be at your computer when you call, and you should have your software product key.

  Frequently asked questions about Office Activation Wizard and about features in Office 2010 and Office 2007 programs view programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927921

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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  Ask them of the exact key sequence

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  Hello
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  Original title: product key

  1 license, 1 computer only.

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  2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.

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  b. a computer license. You can use the software on up to two processors of the computer under license at some point. Except as provided in these license terms, you cannot use the software on any other computer.

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  d. other Versions. The software may include several versions, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at a time.

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  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  Click on see details in the Windows Activation

  Click on the link: buy Windows to another computer

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• How can I recover my product key of Windows XP? I still have the Original CD.

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  NKALE,

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  Best,