Product key recovery and reinstallation of Windows 7

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• Find my Windows product key 8 and Dell service in general.

  Hi folx, I'm new to the forum.

  I have a desktop Dell dimension 3100 on win XP and in January, I bought an inspiron 660 desktop computer, but the service I am experience leaves many to be honest. They have no knowledge of my purchase, although I bought them online! My service tags are not recognized and I am now almost two months since I bought it; I can't access the support page using my service tag. Absolutely hopeless. What is the point to give e-mail addresses and tags of service etc., if they have no intention on a support, it seems to me that the only thing working at Dell, is the phone line, they don't seem to know how to upgrade its support page. I have sent countless emails and they answer simply say that they have failed to make any progress. Not the Dell company I know. I said to organize the uprising of the inspiron since they cannot support. Where can I find my windows product key? I can't find it anywhere on my computer, is there any way I can find it in the software? I tried to call Dell and they don't have a clue! I wish I had bought another PC now, anywhere but Dell. I bought it because I could not their fault on their support for my old dimension and (stupidly) thought things were the same. More wrong! I have since my old dimension work, so I need the manufacturer cannot support me with a new PC. I want a refund. rant on!

  Here's how to find the product key:

  Download Belarc Advisor, a free PC audit program with full support for Windows 8, which also functions as a key research tool. Unfortunately, locate manually Windows 8 product key in the registry is not possible, so you will need to use a program like this.

  www.Belarc.com/.../advisorinstaller.exe

  Free Key Finder programs to offer more tools like Belarc Advisor but please first try since I have upheld finds it correctly the product keys for Windows 8.

  Note: Any search for product keys which announces support for Windows 8 will work for each edition: Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro, and most likely the two editions of Windows 8.1.

  Installation of the Belarc Advisor, no matter what the instructions during the installation of the suite.

  Run Belarc Advisor (the initial analysis may take some time) and note the product key Windows 8 posted in the section software licenses.

  The product key of Windows 8 is a series of 25 letters and numbers, and should look like this: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx.

  Note the Windows 8 key exactly as indicated for use when reinstalling Windows 8.

  Important: Make sure that each letter and number is written exactly as shown. If even a figure is not properly transcribed, the key will not work to reinstall Windows 8.

• Portege R700 - product key for other versions of Windows 7?

  Hello

  We (the company) has recently bought R700-PT311E supplied with Windows 7 Pro 32-bit (with a product key on bottom of laptop stated that Windows 7 Pro OA).
  The usual continuation of start-up procedures on laptop, we have created a set of discs of recovery media to reassure.

  My question is, can I run a new install of Windows 7 Pro 32 or 64-bit OEM version and use the product key on the underside of the laptop computer for activation?

  If you want other information to assess the answer this question, I can provide it on request.

  Thank you
  Laure

  Hey Buddy,

  As you can read in other threads here in the forum, the product key on the lower side of your laptop can t be used with other versions of Windows. It is only for Windows preinstalled Toshiba.

  If you install Windows on a Microsoft disc, you must use the product key you got with the Windows disk.

• Key export and Re - installing Windows Media Center Edition

  My hp zd7269cl laptop comes with Windows Media Center Edition version 2002. Now these discs are long gone but I bought oem recovery disks but he said media center 2005. Will I have trouble validating my code the product key (on the bottom of my laptop) after a clean install on new hard drive, because they are records of 2005. Also the driver disks don't work with what is installed on my computer.

  The key and the disc should work, but you may need to activate by phone. Regarding the drivers I check the web site of the support of the factory (for your make and model) and download in a folder or a flash drive and use them and not what the disk you have. Note: Install the driver chipset first, then the remiaing drivers, save the graphics driver for the end.

  How to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

  If the activation of the Internet does not work, then see the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the product key numbers and letters
  (number 8 for the letter B, etc.)

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  Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
  (This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on your PC is genuine and authorized)

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Do we need to key in the product key when we upgraded from windows vista to windows 7?

  After upgrade activation key

  Do we need to key in the product key when we upgraded from windows vista to windows 7?

  When you install Windows 7, you must enter a key within 30 days to activate it. If you do not want to enter the key during installation:

  On the page to enter your product key, do not enter your key and uncheck the "Automatically activate when online" then click OK/next to complete the installation.

  Activate Windows 7 on this computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/activate-Windows-7-on-this-computer

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

• Product key recovery WIN7Pro

  I was troubleshooting PC w / constant BSOD, which led to a reload of the OS.

  During reloading, the recovery disk has failed and I lost the OS load. I have rebooted since w / a distribution disk, but I have lost my product code. It's a HP 3500 Pro which has been initially charged w / WIN8 and down to 7, so there is no Windows sticker in the box.

  Is it possible to recover this p/c?

  If she was downgraded to Windows 7 Professional, you should be able to borrow a product key Windows 7 Professional from another computer, even a COA sticker or a key to upgrade any version of detail already in use. Call the product activation and explain that you exercise downgrade rights.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  If they need your product key Windows 8 as evidence, use Show key more to find:

  How to find your product key after the upgrade to Windows 10

  Windows 10 references, but you can ignore that.

• product key does not match current Windows SKU

  I completely rebooted my laptop using the recovery DVD and completed the recovery process until the windows implementation required me to type my windows product key. I typed the key that was on the label of my computer case. However the phrase 'product key does not match current Windows SKU' is displayed. What should I do?

  Hi Michelle,

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Communities.

  I'm sorry to know that you encounter some problems using the product key. Let me try and help you with this question.

  Did you purchase this license from a merchant reseller?

  There are several reasons to why you get this error:

  > You made the it.
  > The product key you entered does not match the key assigned to Windows on your computer. The SKU is waiting for a key matching the installed version
  > The product key has already been used on another computer.

  If you are still having the same problem, then please contact Microsoft Service customer to confirm if the product key is the right one for the current version of Windows 7.

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

  Hope this information helps. If you have any other questions, we will be happy to help you.

• 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

• What should I do to use my Windows product key 7 to do my windows 7 genuine

  Hi all

  Nobody knows what I need to do or where to go to enter my product key for my pc. his windows 7.

  im sorry kinda a noob lol haha.

  Thanks Dan

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• I lost my product key. How to activate Windows?

  lose the product key

  I installed and activated my windows with my product key. Later, I reinstalled windows, but I can't activate it because I lost the product key. What should do?

  Lost or misplaced product key (certificate of authenticity)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/824433

  How to get a replacement product key?

  To replace a Microsoft product key, you must contact Customer Support and Microsoft. To locate the phone number, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh; EN-US; CNTACTMS

  For more information on this topic, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811224

• Reformatting and reinstallation of Windows XP SP1. (Product key issue)

  Hello people on the Microsoft answers forums!

  Dell Diemension 4550 Uncle started recently to behave non normal way. I found that the only solution to repair the computer after numerus charge calls to make sure the problem is to reformat and reinstall the operating system. Currently, on the computer's operating system is Windows XP Home Edition SP3. I have the original Windows installation disc supplied with the computer. (Windows XP Home Edition SP1) That's my big question that I hope can be answered. If I reinstall the operating system and then re - activate using the same product key, Microsoft will allow me to activate Windows again? I hope so because I can't afford to buy a new set of Windows XP software. Please let me know what's going to happen if I try to reinstall Windows! Thanks to you all!

  That works perfectly.  You can re - install and re - activate it many times on the same computer using the same product key.

  The only potential problem would happen if you replaced a significant part of the hardware of the computer, such as the motherboard.

  Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• Pavilion dv5 - 1199ev: Windows vista product key recovery

  Hello. I have an old laptop. I formatted it. I try to read the product key for windows vista at the back but the windows Ribbon is too old and I can't read them all properly. I lost the recovery disc. can you help me please?

  It was initially delivered with Vista 32 bit Home Premium by card:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c01608701

• Product key recovery Windows 8

  In an attempt to dual-boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu, I partitioned with too much space to think about her and accidentally erased all my computer Windows Partitions. I got a file Iso of Windows 8 and on the Setup, he invites me for a product key. I understand that the product key is encrypted on the motherboard. I was wondering if he could be sent to me. I have connected to windows 8 for several months before I do AND have a dell service tag sticker windows 8 on my computer, just for you I know I'm a rightful owner. Also, my laptop is a Dell Inspiron 15-3520.

  On Monday, February 3, 2014 02:51:58 + 0000, CalebJ.B wrote:

  Windows 8 came preinstalled on the computer, but it did come with a new installation disc. I'll see about ordering a Dell because it is still under warranty.

  Then, almost certainly, it came with a recovery instead of a partition
  Windows installation DVD. Read the instructions supplied with the
  computer to find out how to use it, or look on the manufacturer's web
  site.
  The computer came with instructions on how to burn this partition
  on a DVD, so you would be left no nothing if the drive has crashed.
  This should have been the first thing you did when you got the
  computer.

• I reinstalled windows vista went to type the product key in and said it was already in use

  When I reinstalled windows Vista Home Basic and registry said that the product key is already in use

  Hey,.

  On the activation window, click on change product key and enter the same product key that you used for your installation, and then click Update. This will generate a new installation ID. Try to activate by phone with the new installation ID.

• Windows 7 Product key/recovery disk

  Some time ago I put windows 7 upgrade from windows vista, because we know how the bad guy, who was.

  I need to reinstall windows 7 on my laptop but I know not where I put the product key I will when I put windows 7 and the disc I did to create a back up with I some how seemed to have damaged, how is it possible that I would be able to find how I can get one of these back or is there anything else that I can do or I'm just stuffed?

  There is a work around:

  Windows 7: clean install with a Windows 7 upgrade Version