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Also, when you are in Windows, you can use this program to see your product key: Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder - Download.com
Use the above poster's program to read the key from Linux. Also, is there a sticker on the case of your pc (on laptops it is on the bottom or behind the battery, desktops are on the case, most likely one of the sides)
WINDOWS DEFENDER OFFLINE is NOT Windows Defender
I use that lead-in since Microsoft made an extremely poor choice in naming a product.
Click on WDO in my signature. There will be excellent instructions there. We also have a tutorial.
When finished, please upload all of the .LOG files in:
\Windows\Microsoft Antimalware\Support
I do recommend choosing the option to install to usb.
Karlsnooks:
What does Windows Defender Offline do for this problem? How can I use it to help?