Windows product key

[Duke{CLR}]

I seem to have several product keys laying around, I didn't put the sticker on the machine so is there a way to find out what it is?

[Duke{CLR}]

I found it with an app.

[Sirex]

Damn i was gonna give them to me ill find out what one was used when I install hehe
XD

[juneau]

Damn i was gonna give them to me ill find out what one was used when I install hehe
XD

[WalkinTarget]

Magic Jelly Bean keyfinder is your friend, for future reference. Note that many antivirus, especially Microsoft's very own Security Essentials, will see it as a keylogger and block its execution. Very convenient of MS to block you from finding your legitimate keys, be it either Windows or Office.

Post edit: And that's the beauty of working in IT - I have pretty much every version of Windows with a corporate key that doesn't need activation.

[Duke{CLR}]

That darn app I used came with a bunch crappy apps. glad i'm starting over.

[paceman]

Apparently I've installed my Win7 too many times and now it wants me to but a new product key. EXCEPT you can't buy Win7 from Microsoft's website any longer, only windows 8.

So trying to determine if I want to upgrade to Win8, or pay the same price for Win7.

[Qicmee]

Apparently I've installed my Win7 too many times and now it wants me to but a new product key.

That's the software talking. Call MS and they should be happy to should fix the situation.

[Apache Warrior]

That's the software talking. Call MS and they should be happy to should fix the situation.

This. I have had to do it a number of times. I have never been refused.
Apache

[paceman]

That's the software talking. Call MS and they should be happy to should fix the situation.

I even tried the automated Phone support. Same result. Is there a live body to talk too? And do you have any sort of link?

[Qicmee]

Apache might have first-hand advice.

Generally, any voice menu will helpfully direct you away from real people. This usually means you need to press 0 several times no matter the question.

[Apache Warrior]

Usually if the automated system does not activate your OS it will give you the option to talk to tech support.
Apache

[Apache Warrior]

Try this number: (88 725-1047
or this:
1. Click Start, and in the Search box type : slui.exe 4

2. Press ENTER on your Keyboard

3. Select your Country.
4. Select the Phone Activation option, and hold on for a real person.

Apache

[paceman]

I went through the automated activation again, and this time it worked. Whatever, at least I don't have to pay for another license. Thanks for your input.

[goldenfooler]