product key lost windows 7
My laptop came with windows 7 but had the mother replaced (about three weeks), because it wouldn't start. It now displays a message saying that it is not a genuine copy. I called microsoft who, after a long conversation, said I had to contact the place where I bought it, because all they could offer was a new key for about £70 or a package to protect my hardware and software for 3 years for £264. I refused so they said to contact Packard Bell (the manufacturer) who asked the serial number then said that even if they have it there is nothing they can do. The sticker on the bottom of the laptop is so I can't read that, and I don't have an installation originally disc. What can I do? I don't want to restore the factory settings because I have to re - install everything and without the key I do not in any case, there are any point for this option. HELP Please?
CURRYS replaced the motherboard, not me and they, must know what they are doing. They say that I need to restore factory settings and then use a backup image to restore the pc in its current state. Thanks for your comments though
Is it a "CURRIES" brand system and/or motherboard has been replaced under warranty by CURRIES?
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