Is windows 7 tied to this computer?

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    Is windows 7 tied to this computer?


    Hi SevenForums,
    I am going to use a windows disk to restore my computer. I cannot find the sticker with my windows 7 serial on it. I have been told that my windows 7 serial is tied to this computer. Is there a way to find the serial and put it back into the windows activation?
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    conemitchell said:
    Hi SevenForums,
    I am going to use a windows disk to restore my computer. I cannot find the sticker with my windows 7 serial on it. I have been told that my windows 7 serial is tied to this computer. Is there a way to find the serial and put it back into the windows activation?
    The sticker you mention is it the one on the computer or the disk that you cannot find?
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    Erick Aguilar said:
    conemitchell said:
    Hi SevenForums,
    I am going to use a windows disk to restore my computer. I cannot find the sticker with my windows 7 serial on it. I have been told that my windows 7 serial is tied to this computer. Is there a way to find the serial and put it back into the windows activation?
    The sticker you mention is it the one on the computer or the disk that you cannot find?
    I don't think that there was a sticker. Windows 7 came pre-installed. So what I am wanting is to find the serial.
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  4. Posts : 1,326
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    On my Packard Bell the sticker came on the case AND the box that it was in so check there
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    If it's a laptop, open the battery door & look under the battery.
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    conemitchell said:
    Erick Aguilar said:
    conemitchell said:
    Hi SevenForums,
    I am going to use a windows disk to restore my computer. I cannot find the sticker with my windows 7 serial on it. I have been told that my windows 7 serial is tied to this computer. Is there a way to find the serial and put it back into the windows activation?
    The sticker you mention is it the one on the computer or the disk that you cannot find?
    I don't think that there was a sticker. Windows 7 came pre-installed. So what I am wanting is to find the serial.
    Below your laptop you should see the OEM sticker.
    On your computer, it could be on the top of the case, or below.
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    Or on the box it was in
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    OP if you follow the link im sure your question will be answered
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    Doc is right. Many Dell laptops have the sticker under the battery.

    If not there, call Dell. By law they cannot sell a laptop with Win7 if it does not have the COA proving it's genuine Windows. They also may provide a clean copy Reinstallation DVD which has the activation baked in.

    A keyfinder will not work as the key loaded at factory is a batch key not the same as COA Product Key used to activate a Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    If necessary you can run Dell Windows 7 PC Restore
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