How can I recover my product key? It was an update of XP to Vista

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• Lost Windows XP product key operating system but still have box with certificate and XP CD years ago. How can I recover my product key?

  Lost XP product but key BONES who still box with certificate and XP CD years ago. How can I recover my product key? Thank you

  Here are some utilities, which will display your product keys:

  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.
  However may not detect a key to office, then try one of the other two below)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

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

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

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

  NKALE,

  It is OEM, sale retail or Volume Licensing? If it is OEM, the tile should be on your CPU. If it's retail, should be on the back of the box. If it's VL, then you should see in https://eopen.microsoft.com.

  Best,

• How can I recover my product key?

  I want to reformat my laptop. But the product key on a laptop sticker partially erased.
  When I run the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder software product key showed me different.
  How can I recover my product key?

  Hello

  Jelly Bean is the product key is not the COA key that was on the bottom of the laptop.

  Check with your system manufacturer as OEM that they must tell you the key.

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

  Computer manufacturers
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support/computer-manufacturers

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• How can I recover my product key of Windows 8?

  Original title: Windows 8 key.

  I received my copy of Windows 8 pro to participate in the program advisor of Microsoft. I got it on the date of release. I had my hard drive fail and can't find my key. Is there anyway that I can get it back.

  Unfortunately, you will need to find the key or contact Microsoft Advisor program to see if they still have it on file.

  Lost or misplaced product key (certificate of authenticity)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/824433

  How to get a replacement product key?

  To replace a Microsoft product key, you must contact Customer Support and Microsoft. To locate the phone number, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh; EN-US; CNTACTMS

  For more information on this subject, visit

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

• Lost my key cd and replacement motherboard, processor and RAM so how can I recover my product key?

  Recently, I replaced my motherboard, CPU and RAM in my computer.  So I have to reformat and reinstall to get my computer running again, but I can't find my CD key for Win7 64 bit home premium.  I do not buy from a retailer, but a friend who ended up by going to Linux.  How can I get this key?  I can't access my hard drive due to the change in components a keyfinder seems out of the question.

  Recently, I replaced my motherboard, CPU and RAM in my computer.  So I have to reformat and reinstall to get my computer running again, but I can't find my CD key for Win7 64 bit home premium.  I do not buy from a retailer, but a friend who ended up by going to Linux.  How can I get this key?  I can't access my hard drive due to the change in components a keyfinder seems out of the question.

  Much depends on what the 'it', is that you have bought from your friend. If it's a computer with a retail version of Windows 7 64-bit, collect any proof of purchase of your friend or you have to the Win 7 retail and contact the team of complementary pieces of Microsoft. If you have evidence convincing or compelling property of the product, they will provide installation media nd the corresponding key. There is a charge.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• How can I recover my product key Windows 8 if my cell phone is broken?

  Hello

  On turning on my computer (Acer Aspire V3) this morning, a blue screen appeared with the error code: 0 x 0000185. I understand that to solve this problem, I need to have the installation of Windows 8 on a disk or a USB stick (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-system/error-0x0000185/67d87671-93b6-49c4-84de-c28260ac5e3f) files. However, I have read that I have to have my product key of Windows 8 to do this... Surely there is a way for me to retrieve my product without my computer key?

  I'm not 100% about whether my OS is Windows 8 or 8.1. After reading other threads, it seems that this error message may appear after the update to 8.1, who would have tried my computer automatically.

  * Note that Windows 8 has been preinstalled.

  Kind regards

  Andrew

  If Windows 8 was preinstalled, no product key is required.  It has built in a chip inside your computer and detected automatically.  You won't need to type.

• How can I find the product key if the laptop was a gift?

  How can you find the product key if the laptop was a gift and you do not have a cd

  Hello

  If you are unable to retrieve the product key provided with the system then Windows communicate with the system
  Maker.

  Look at the lower/rear part computer and tape or disks that came with the unit.

  If the system is still running, you can use these to access your product key. These are not cracks, they
  only retrieve your existing key.

  One of them allows to recover your machine if possible.

  ProduKey - FREE - a small utility that displays the ProductID and the CD - Key of Microsoft Office
  (Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007), Windows (including Windows 7 and Windows Vista).
  Exchange Server and SQL Server installed on your computer. http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

  WinGuggle 1.5 product key
  http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2008/01/WinGuggle-get-your-Windows-Vista.html

  Magic JellyBean
  http://magicaljellybean.com/KeyFinder/

  Windows product key Viewer
  http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/utility/winproductkey/

  How do I see the key to product under Vista (and Windows 7)
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/85023-product-key-number.html

  I hope this helps.

• How can I get my product key when it is not on my computer and my computer was wiped.

  My question is how can I get my product key when it is nowhere on my computer and my computer has been completely cleaned.

  Moved from the community involvement Center

  Original title: completely annihilated computer.

  Hello

  That's what you're looking for if XP came preinstalled:

  The COA sticker is either or in the battery compartment on the underside of the laptop.

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  If it is lost and you have wiped the hard drive, your only option is to contact the manufacturer of the computer.

  See you soon.

• How can I find my product key Windows Vista if the sticker is missing on my laptop?

  original title: HOW can I FIND MY PRODUCT KEY IF HE CARRIED OFF THE STICKER ON MY LAPTOP?

  I had to reinstall Windows Vista after that my laptop crashed due to a virus and windows said now that your version of windows I have is not authentic and that I must activate Windows now and for that I need my product key and I cannot read above the bottom of my laptop as the sticker is removed.

  Hello

  If you reinstalled vista and it is not yet activated and the product key is dissipated the tile we can not help you

  manucfacturer recovery disks normally do not require a product key of the owner of the computer input

  Contact the manufacturer of your computer

• Vista installed windows ultimate promotion dvd kit. Site to register is no longer available. How can I get a product key?

  Vista installed windows ultimate promotion dvd kit. Site to register is no longer available. How can I get a product key? Provided site is www.registerwindowsvistasp1.com

  I think that you waited a bit too long, read this post: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_install/activate-promotional-kit-windows-vista-sp1/894d0940-be01-4bef-b3d1-9556dd7ef757

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

• How can I get another product key I just bought this laptop of a friend n, she bought from someone else?

  How can I get another product key I just bought this laptop of a friend n, she bought from someone else

  You can only get a new product key when buying a new copy of Windows.

  Check the bottom of the laptop for a sticker with a 25-digit product key.  If she says it's for the same edition of Windows that is currently on the computer then you can use it.  Otherwise, you can order recovery disks from the manufacturer of the laptop or of a third party as Recovery - Disks.com and restore the computer to its factory condition.  Recovery disks don't require entry of a product key during installation.

• I had a hard drive crash and had to move all the data again. Now, I get an error saying that my Visa is not an authorized version. How can I find the product key to reactivate?

  Vista Product Code question

  I had a hard drive crash and had to move all the data again.  Now, I get an error saying that my Visa is not an authorized version.  How can I find the product key to reactivate?  I don't have the sticker on the back and the software I have does not have the code?  I bought this laptop DELL at Best Buy a little more than a year.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  This problem may occur if you make a significant hardware change. See the link provided below.

  Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616

  If the OS came preinstalled Dell you may need to contact Dell technical support for assistance.
  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/win7_support/win7_portal?c=us&CS=04&l=en&s=BSD

• How can I get the product key online for the vista sp2 update which is not genuine

  How can I get the product key for activation of vista sp2 update which is not genuine online?

  Khaled, you know something that is not Microsoft. Well, I hope that you are not a Microsoft Support Engineer.

  Copied from the Microsoft Web site...

  The purchase of Windows Vista
  Microsoft sells more than Windows Vista, although we will continue to support.
  Visit your local retailer or online to buy a PC with Windows Vista.

• How can I find my product key if my hard drive is empty, my product key is rubbed off and I don't have the owner of the instillation

  How can I find my product key if my hard drive is empty, my product key is rubbed off and I don't have the owner of the instillation

  Hello

  "my HDD is empty, my product key is rubbed off and I don't have the owner of the instillation.

  in this case we cannot help you find your product key

  If vista is preinstalled ask that the manufacturer of the computer is that they will sell you recovery disks and also ask them if a product key entry is required on your part when installing the same

  It is not normally; but ASK them