How to get the old product key?

Original title: product number

The Microsoft sticker rubbed on the bottom of my computer.  Is it possible to get the numbers out of that so I can reload Windows on my computer?

Hello

If you bought the computer from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) you contact you even for the product key.

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