Bought a second hand Dell laptop and noticed the serial number sticker is missing. Is there any way of finding that number on the computer software?
2007-09-24 10:25:15 · 10 answers · asked by arielkorber 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Dells usually have their serial number and product number in the BIOS. To get into the bios, boot up the computer and hit the appropiate button to get into the BIOS. It should tell you on the screen. Usually F1, F2, or DEL.
2007-09-24 10:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jim V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a program called Rock XP that will show the number or you can always go to PC World with a mobile phone camera and pinch the number off a display laptop!
2007-09-24 10:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mines not a laptop, but on my Dell Desktop, there's a folder called DELL ACCESSORIES, listed under "Programs".
My machines "Service Tag" and "Express Service Code" are shown there.
2007-09-24 10:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by centsless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell use what they call a service tag number. As stated in a previous post you can find it in the BIOS. When you turn your machine on, hit F2 and you will enter the BIOS. Look for the service tag in there. It is normally alpha numeric and will look something like this:
YT6F9G
2007-09-24 10:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Rolsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. If you are talking about the Windows XP Key code that comes on a sticker on the notebook, then you are out of luck. Each code gets registered with Microsoft, matched with a hardware key based on the current hardware when Windows is activated. Microsoft allows you to change the code 3 times, but you need to know what the old one is.
2007-09-24 10:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by rmkenterprise 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go on dell's web site and follow the instructions and there is a part where it will bring up your
serial number for you i think it is in the section for updating your drivers
2007-09-24 10:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by top cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through the start menu go to accessories, then click on system information, it's all in there.
2007-09-25 02:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... you've been had. it's nicked. No seriously take back to where you got and ask. But i don't think you've got much chance of getting the number. sorry mate. bye bye
2007-09-24 10:37:34 · answer #8 · answered by kenneth w 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use the magical jelly bean keyfinder
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
I realize the name is kind of silly, but it's free and it will do the job you're asking.
2007-09-24 10:30:02 · answer #9 · answered by Connor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you need this tool WINDOWSXP_PRODUCT_KEY_VIEWE. exe
2016-04-05 23:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋