2006-09-20 10:15:29 · 9 answers · asked by Derrick 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
thats not the only way, I know theres a run program or something
2006-09-20 10:20:33 · update #1
Its' not that I'm lazy, It's just I would have to take down my computer, move the stand just to get to the serial number, now If I had no other choice then I would do that, but since I know theres another way, I'm not going to. Also I tired the ctrl+alt+s thing it worked on my hp computer, but it doesn't work on my older emachine, both are Windows XP SP2
2006-09-20 10:51:10 · update #2
Start
Settings
Control Panel
System
Click on the General tab and there's a section called "Registered to". The serial # will be displayed there.
FYI: Ctrl+Alt+S does NOTHING.
2006-09-20 10:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by mcclean5552 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BIOS. When the computer just starts up, get into the BIOS by pressing the "Delete" key or F2.
It is easier to look at the back or some computers have it on the side (a small sticker). The sticker may also show the Service ID number.
2006-09-20 17:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not get off your lazy butt and look on the back? It'd be much easier than looking for all your manuals and boxes for your serial number when it's literally a foot 1/2 away from you when you were typing this question. :|
2006-09-20 17:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by mj 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's usually the only way, but if you are lucky, you might still have the invoice or computer box which may have the serial number.
2006-09-20 17:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by captainspizzo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ctrl-Alt-S will bring up your computer info, including model number, product number, serial number. software buiild, service id number.
2006-09-20 17:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by northernbornsoutherner 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hello
well it is like this you look all over the pc not at the back & you may find a computer serial number if not try in the book if its dell call dell Technical Support & please wait on the phone for them coz there bussy now they will help you soon as there not busy reason dell is busy is coz >>>>>
http://tech.yahoo.com/blog/null/1559;_ylt=A9j8aG37sRFFbBcAdCAnLpA5
2006-09-20 17:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't it be less trouble to look at the back once, write it down and tape it under your keyboard for future reference?
2006-09-20 17:33:37 · answer #7 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get manufacturers name (Dell, etc), call support, tell them when and where you made purchase, they should be able to bring you up in their system, thus giving you your serial #.
2006-09-20 17:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by Dwayne A. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ctrl--Alt--S
2006-09-20 17:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋