Find my upgrade of Windows 8 key

I was running Windows 8.1 under Parallels on my Mac and it works pretty well...

Unfortunately, I have destroyed my operating system partition where I installed my copy of Windows.  It is an upgraded version of the beta version I bought.  Unfortunately, I can find no trace of the order (that I bought because I had a legal copy of Windows).

How can I find my activation code so that I can go back into the process of ugly reinstalling everything?

Thank you

Mike

Hi Mike,.

When order you Windows 8 online, you will get a confirmation email containing your order details and the product key.

It is strongly recommended that you print this order confirmation e-mail and place it somewhere safe to have available for whenever you might need.

Otherwise, as said Andre Da Costa:

Go to: electronic download of software support telephone numbers:
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/ESD-support-phone-numbers

Locate and call the phone number for your local area.

You will need to provide your personal information, such as the email address you used, credit card number, etc. They'll send back the confirmation e-mail.

When you get the product key, print or copy him and put it somewhere safe.

I hope this helps. Let us know if you have any questions.

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