I reformatted my hard drive and lost product key.
now i cant find the key .any help out there.
2007-01-30 08:47:41 · 3 answers · asked by ratcris 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Look on the original packaging that the softwre came in. It will look like a retail box.
If you don't have this, you will not be able to install it legally.
2007-01-30 08:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always call Microsoft. They will know if you had the original software - and after some checking - they will generate a new key for you. It's a little inconvenient - but I've had to do it a few times. If you're using bogus software - lots of luck.
2007-01-30 08:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by longhats 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately windows is very stricked now. Unless you have the original key, you will need to go buy a new version. Windows has a genuine auth system now.
2007-01-30 08:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋