How to recovery the Windows 7 product key

Anonymous
2011-01-10T14:38:21+00:00

original title: Hi i have an activated win7 pro version. It is running slow now days and i was thinking to reinstall it but the big problem is that I have lost the serial Key.

Hi i have an activated win7 pro version. It is running slow now days and i was thinking to reinstall it but the big problem is that I have lost the serial Key. any one know how i get it back from my pc? I am really stuck! Any help will be great.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2011-01-10T14:44:48+00:00

Here are some utilities, all of which will display your product keys:

Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

(It does a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

Note: Also check the side of your PC case or bottom of the laptop for the

OEM key code. If there is a sticker with the code it will most likely not

match what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEMs such as

Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.

The key code on the sticker is for use with your Windows CD

(that hopefully came with your PC)

if you ever need to reinstall Windows.

JS

http://www.pagestart.com

Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world available to help.

Was this answer helpful?

100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

92 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2013-12-14T10:34:07+00:00

    The Key is on a sticker on a card inside the case - assuming these are 'retail' purchases (which are restricted to a few areas of the planet!)

    They are NOT on the outer packaging.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2013-12-13T19:39:18+00:00

    There is no record of your Keys, nor are they contained within the dvd

    If you have the physical proof of purchase, the receipt, you may be able to obtain a new Key from MS

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2013-12-13T19:23:25+00:00

    I had bought two windows 7 starter DVD for my home and havent used them in a while both systems need to be reloaded (they are down) i have the DVDs and they look brand new but the case for the DVDs is damaged with the keys , how do i get the keys to install windows on the PCs? Is there a serial number i can use from the disk or a site i can go lookup for my keys?

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Deleted

    This answer has been deleted due to a violation of our Code of Conduct. The answer was manually reported or identified through automated detection before action was taken. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.

    Comments have been turned off. Learn more