Lost product key but have COA

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• Lost product key, still have the installation DVD

  Hello, I have a bit of concern. I recently had to reinstall my copy of Windows Vista Home Premium on my computer due to a virus. Unfortunately, during the three years that I had been able to run my computer, I had misplaced my product key. However, I still have the installation disc.

  Now, I tried to activate my copy of Windows through the toll-free telephone service. The automatic activation system says that it is impossible to validate the code I had read it and redirect me to the customer service. Once there, a man, Joe, told me he would give me an activation code of 25 replacement characters, but since I couldn't provide him with mine, he will have to redirect me. Once I was redirected again, I didn't particularly understand what this other man told me. To my surprise, the conversation ended abruptly, and the call ends.

  The computer that needs validation has been custom-made. It has not come pre-configured with an activated copy of Windows. This DVD is all I have. Can someone suggest a good course of action?

  My sincerest thanks,

  David

  If the product key was installed on the computer, we could get it back with a software, but when you re-installed you erased it is is no longer available.  I'm afraid, there is nothing really that can be done - you need the product key to activate and Microsoft is not going to give you one just because you have a disk (or even if you have the receipt).  The same thing will happen to you if you try to activate without a valid product key.

  Here is Microsoft's policy on the replacement of lost or missing software (in this case, the loss of key product is essentially the same thing):http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246.

  I'm sorry, there is nothing else we can do to help you - but without the product key you have little or no options.

  Good luck!

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• 7 pro with product key but no COA

  If I had to buy authentic 7 Installation Pro discs and an authentic and "NEVER used" 7Pro "Product Key", I would limit (I guess I mean activation, etc) if I do not have a certificate of authenticity?  (The seller messaged me that he has lost it.)

  In other words, y at - it an another code number on the sticker COST could also be necessary, or is the product key, the only code needed?

  (I know that 'lost' claim could mean that it is a scam, but I have already bid on it because the list claimed 'as new' [which eBay defines to mean "all aspects of the question are intact and flawless"] but only today I thought to ask questions about the COST and it's missing.)  (Sigh).

  eBay is a horrible place to buy computers and software. without a certificate of authenticity, it is most likely loaded with counterfeit windows. seen all the time with unsuspecting buyers, you wonder why their windows is not genuine. Suppose if you continue you will need to buy a license from a retailer is legitimate.

• I want reinstal windows but have lost my product key and have no disc to do what I have to do I know I can do it myself and don't want to pay someone to do it for me

  I want reinstal windows but have lost my product key and have no disc to do what I have to do I know I can do it myself and don't want to pay someone to do it for me

  Hello

  Where was the product key you have lost?

  And you have a pre-installed OEM license or a retail license?

  If it is an OEM preinstalled contact license (Acer, Toshiba, etc.), the manufacturer and, ask them if you have a recovery Partition and if so, how to use it to reinstall the operating system to a new State by pressing F10, F11, or a sequence of different at startup button. or if you do not have a recovery partiiton asked to send you recovery disks, what they should do for a small fee.

  Or ways above to reinstall the operating system normally requires your share product key information

  And read this on the replacement of Microsoft Software:

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

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

  See you soon.

• Where to install XP, have the product key but no installation media

  I think I have a problem with my windows install but I have gone through all the patches on the site and can not solve the problem.

  Is it possible to download windows XP to the internet, as I have my product key, but not the original CD
   
  * original title - I am unable to download or install new programs or hardware

  Please see:

  How to replace hardware or lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

• I have my Windows product key, but not the media. Is there a website I can go to download?

  help lost windows 7 installation cd, but have my product key, how can I download

  I have my product key, but not the installation cd is there somewhere I can download windows 7 and use my key?

  I bought windows 7 but have misplaced the installation cd, but I still have the box with the key product, so is there anyway to upgrade to windows 7, and when it asks for the product key, enter mine?

  If you have a blank harddrive or if XP / Vista is installed you can use not only the product key Windows 7 upgrade - you need the disk or download to upgrade.

  How to replace Microsoft software
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  Questions about installing Windows 7?
  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• I have a product key but im missing the two last letters do - what I do

  I have a product key but im missing the two last letters do - what I do

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  If the product key provided with your computer (on a sticker, for example), then you will need to contact the company who made the computer to ask for a replacement.

  If you have purchased the product in a store key (for example www.microsoftstore.com or Wal-Mart, etc) then you will need to contact the store.

• Where I can download a family copy of vista premium, I still have my product key, but any help please o/s

  Hi all my system crashed suddenly & I have no recovery disk is - anyone know where I can download a family copy of vista premium, I always have my product key but no o/s Please help

  
  

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  See how best suits you.

  This can help you:

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

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

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Vista crashed on the laptop, we have the product key, but no CD, if someone could advise solution?

  Hello

  My son has a laptop to school with original visa. It crashed. There only a product key but no CD. Is it possible to download original visa and use the product key and can start?

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon

• I have the product key, but I have win 7 ISO to re - install the window

  Original title: win 7 ISO for zero laptop refurbishment

  I have the product key, but I have win 7 ISO to re - install the window. Please help?

  Laptop: FUJITSU

  Mode: Windows 7 home Prem OA

  Consult the manual (paper or electronic version on your computer). You can have a hidden partition. You could also have a way to make a copy of new installation media. Otherwise contact Fujitsu.

  https://www.Fujitsu.com/global/support/products/software/manual/

• Have the product key but no media. Can I get a free download online media?

  Have the product key but no media. Can I get a free download online media?

  Given that Microsoft has removed downloads of digital river you have two equally bad options.

  Microsoft https://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246?wa=wsignin1.0 backup support request 

  Or if you have a retail key (NOT OEM operating system preinstalled) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery 

  You may be better of borrowing a person.  For OEM (preinstalled) you should contact the manufacturer of the computer.

• I have a product key, but need to ISO of Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

  I got a laptop HP of USA. I want reinstroll Windose 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. I have a product key, but I have no CD/DVD backup. I also do ' t found ISO. Y at - he a soliosion? Please give my ISO.

  @JW and @Andre

  I'm not sure that this guy knows what he wants...

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_install/i-need-Windows-XP-Home-Premium-32-bit-ISO/70528b39-b7a4-4553-9687-bc5bba0a8dc4

  Tricky

• How to find my product key, I have lost is it stored in my computer

  How to find my product key, I have lost is it stored in my computer

  Hi Chrisshank,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community where you can find all the answers related to windows.

  To find the Windows 7 product key, I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article and check if it helps.

  Where can I find my product key Windows 7? http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/where-do-I-find-my-Windows-7-product-key

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

  Get a new Windows 7 product key: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Get-a-new-Windows-7-product-key

  If you need Windows guru, do not hesitate to post your questions and we will be happy to help you.

• I can download is no longer my suites CS6 (I had to reinstall my operating system and disable them) through the site my school because it went to CC instead.  I have my product key, but I can't get the software.  Help me please.

  My school had links in the software section.  My PC is sick and I ended up having to disable my software and reinstall my OS.  I went back to my school website to download the software, but they changed it to the creative Cloud service instead.  I thought that I "registered" software, but it is not under my Adobe ID I still have my product keys, but I can not simply to find a link to reinstall the software of my Design & Web and Production Premium.  I "paid" for it and I'm NOT buying it again.  Please help me.

  CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/cs6-product-downloads.html

  You can also download the demo version of the software through the page linked below and then use your current serial number to activate it.

  Don't forget to follow the steps described in the Note: very important Instructions in the section on the pages of this site download and have cookies turned on in your browser, otherwise the download will not work correctly.

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