Product key lost after upgrade to windows 7

Hey,.

Just thought it should be mentioned that the lost product key of installed software (legitimately) on upgrades of machines pre windows can be retrieved from the file created 'windows.old' on the C: drive, using key finder software. It saved me forking out good money for buying again the likes of office etc because I had lost the key of product from the purchase.

Notice of the Microsoft support Web site and my software (software4students.co.uk) retailer was to give up and re-buy.

I couldn't find mention of it on another forum, where my comment.

See you soon,.

DOM

Product key - where to find the Windows product key

If you bought a computer with Windows preinstalled would a certificate of authenticity (COA) sticker somewhere on your computer. It will say what version of Windows you have and will also have an alphanumeric code at 25 on it - this is your product key. If it is not on your computer look in your documents or on any case of CD/DVD that was included with the computer.

If you purchased Windows 7, it should be included in the retail box.

If you purchased Windows 7 online and downloaded that the key should be sent to you by e-mail.

Top 13 free programs of Finder product key (for Windows and other software):
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/productkeysactivation/TP/topkeyfinder.htm

Top 6 Premium Product Key Finder programs (for Windows and other software):
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/productkeysactivation/TP/premium-KeyFinder-software.htm

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

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