It's actually located on the box that the disk came in but I've had it so long that I guess I must have thrown the box away and now I want to re-install the OP and I need it.
2007-06-10 04:11:49 · 5 answers · asked by Goodmomma1 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I've seen the 1st 5 answers and I thank you all! But I'm wondering how safe these 'software checkers' are? Are they able to give my computer's 'personal idenfier information' to others?? Arent' there any that will help me without the possibility of hurting me?
2007-06-10 05:12:36 · update #1
If you have it onboard right now, you can use http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
It'll get you the keycodes of all the Windows Products on your system.
All the best.
Cheers!
ST
PS,
Magical Jellybeans doesn't transmit any information and is totally safe. It's reccommended by Mocrosoft and is meant to help Genuine Users in need.
Hope this helped.
Cheers!
ST
2007-06-10 04:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
sometimes it's pasted at the top of your computer casing..
you might also want to check the back or the side or the bottom..
Well manufacturers normally paste the code on the casing.. thinking back into the past after I reformatted my comp I also needed the cdkey to reinstall my OS. I found this book(manufacturer's guide to using the pc) - it's a thick book - pasted on the front cover was the cdkey..
If you can't find the code pasted on your computer casing then it has to be in the computer box. you'd better check your home thoroughly for the box. And once's you've found it dont just look inside for the install cd case.. look carefully at every item!
BUT if you can't find the box, then you just lost 50% chance of finding it. Microsoft always reminds users to keep your cdkey in a safe place so we wont lose it.. In the future make sure you dont throw any computer boxes away, just in case it's not pasted on your computer casing again!
2007-06-10 11:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Wonderous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The code is housed on your computer within the operating system.
It is encrypted but there are programs
Below is a link to a site that suggests several free programs that search for this information and disclose it's findings to you.
2007-06-10 11:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by wcpcbuild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CDkeyFinder is excellent as posted above.
The Belarc Advisor, free, also works great AND inventories your system components and all installed programs.
Save and send a copy to your insurance company, just in case.
2007-06-10 11:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.astalavista.com
2007-06-10 11:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by olva3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋