Need to obtain Product Key


  1. Glenn G
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    Win 7 Pro, 64 bit
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    Need to obtain Product Key


    I have purchased a surplus Dell E6420. The HD had been removed for security. I installed a new HD and copied Win 7 from a disc from another computer. I need to obtain an Product Key to activate.
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  3. Mellon Head
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    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
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    Unless there is a COA or product key stuck to the computer's case somewhere, you are out of luck.

    Need to obtain Product Key-coa-certificate-authenticity.gif

    The best thing to do if you don't have a COA like the ones above is to buy a new copy of Windows 7 and install that. That will give you a proper license key.

    Here are a couple of links to buy one:

    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - Operating Systems - Newegg.com

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - Newegg.com
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  4. Ranger4
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    It might be worth contacting Dell & see if you can get a Windows 7 disc from them.
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  6. DavidE
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    On some laptops the COA key is in the battery compartment
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  7. Mellon Head
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    On my laptop, there is a spare compartment for I don't know what. The COA is in there.
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  8. Glenn G
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    Thanks to All,
    It's in the battery compartment and it works.
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  10. DavidE
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    You're welcome and glad to see you have it solved :)
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