Windows product key cannot be read

Hello:

Today windows ask me to reactive the windows on my computer vista home laptop dell.

But the product key on the back of the laptop is difficult to distinguish from all the letters of 25 product key.

How can I redo active me windows or find my product key?

Thank you

Contact the company that makes your laptop.

You can also try to use a key such as finder (http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/) magical JellyBean key finder to get the key, but if you have recently reinstalled Windows or the copy on your computer is an OEM version (came with the computer to purchase) this program may not return the same key on your sticker.

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Hello:

Today windows ask me to reactive the windows on my computer vista home laptop dell.

But the product key on the back of the laptop is difficult to distinguish from all the letters of 25 product key.

How can I redo active me windows or find my product key?

Thank you

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