Lost my product key


  1. Posts : 3
    windows 7 64
       #1

    Lost my product key


    Trying to reinstall windows 7, but to make the iso disk I need to enter the product key, unfortunately the product key stocker has faded and is no longer ligible. Does anyone e know if the key is stored in a file on the hard drive somewhere or of any other ways to recover the key fom the pc itself?
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  2. Posts : 16,149
    7 X64
       #2

    If that is a retail key (your spec says custom build, so I assume it is ), there are many programs which can retrieve it for you.

    Product Key Number for Windows 7 - Find and See
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  3. Posts : 3
    windows 7 64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    worked thank you so much, magical jellybean worked like a charm.
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  4. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #4

    I assume you`re using the Microsoft site, let us know what key you used (Retail , oem etc) and if it worked to download the iso file.
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  5. Posts : 3
    windows 7 64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It recognized the key but shows an error screen saying that it is software pre-installed by the device manufacturer. And it won't let me make the iso but it's cool, my dad found my original disc. Thanks for the help
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  6. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #6

    Ya you can`t use an oem key, it needs a retail or system builder oem key.

    If you get stuck we can always give you a link to download an iso :)

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