NEW HARD DRIVE NOW WINDOWS ACTIVATION ERROR PLEASE HELP

I bought 2 Dell inspiron laptop computer n5040 in July 2010 for my son. In October, the hard drive failed completely on one and had to be replaced. I have re-installed all software using the disks of backup/recovery system, I created when we first arrived the laptops. Has been a lot of work, but then I got the Activate message windows however, the label key at the bottom of the laptop is so faded, I can do only 15 first numbers/letters. I've run magical jelly bean and typed in the key, it gave me. However, this proved be the key to the other laptop. Apparently, when I did the re - install the system disks copied this information too.

I contacted Dell to find the right key and they have been very useful and after many emails, checking the laptop / proof of purchase etc, they agreed to send me a re-installation disc that would solve the problem.

My 30 days are up, and I constantly get the non-genuine message. Disk hadn't come in December (be they sent to my old address even if I confirm my new address 3 times). Finally, have them yesterday but not lucky me they sent me a disc to install windows 8. I don't want windows 8, I want to stay under windows 7. It is now October and I'm really tired now. Is can someone please tell me how to find the original key for my laptop so I can reactivate windows.

Thank you very much.

Teena

You're out of luck, because the media keys and recovery of COSTS directly from Dell would have been your best two options, the only other thing you can do if you really need Windows 7 is to buy a full version license:

Where can I still get Windows 7?

Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - full version

Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

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