how do you find the product key on your windows cd as i have lost the original case with it on
2006-12-01 05:36:09 · 5 answers · asked by Snot Me 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It's not on the Windows CD, there is just an algorithm during the install that checks to make sure the key you entered is correct. If you can still get into Windows on that computer, you can find it using this program:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
2006-12-01 05:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be obtained from your current installation by looking in the system registry. To find your Product Key, open Regedit and navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ MICROSOFT \ WINDOWS \ CURRENTVERSION
Click on the CurrentVersion key in the left pane of regedit, and in the right pane, scroll until you find the value ProductKey. This is your CD Key (not to be confused with ProductId which is the number Microsoft assigned to you when you registered Windows. This is for Retail Versions). If this is an OEM version, the key will have OEM in it and MAY be called ProductID rather than ProductKey. Write down both values if you are unsure!
2006-12-01 13:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you are going to do this is call MS.
Been there Done That!
Believe it or not, no problem!
Did you register your copy?
Frank C
2006-12-01 13:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Frank C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be a tag on the case it's about 1"x3" or so
2006-12-01 13:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was preinstalled, look for a sticker on your case.
2006-12-01 13:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Evan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋