Damaged Windows Sticker, XP Pro |
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Damaged Windows Sticker, XP Pro |
 Jan 28 2012, 06:40 PM
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Atomican Primarch   |
Hi Guys
Just need some advice as to the best approach here. I have a Dell laptop that needs a repair install done on it - multiple damaged windows files. Unfortunately I can't read all the windows product key. The first part of the sticker is torn so the first three characters are missing. The next two are OK as are the remaining sets of characters. What's my best approach here? Should I try ringing Microsoft or should I ring Dell? BedeM -------------------- BedeM
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Jan 28 2012, 08:30 PM
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Quark Learner  |
If Windows came pre-installed on your computer you should contact the manufacturer to get a replacement key.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811224 Hope this helps -------------------- Intel Core i7 950, Gigabyte X58A-UD3R, G.Skill 6GB 1600, Gigabyte GTX 460, Seagate 1TB, Corsair TX 750, Thermaltake Frio, Lancool Dragonlord PC-K62
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Jan 28 2012, 09:49 PM
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Atomican Primarch |
Search for 'product key finder'.
This post has been edited by fajw: Jan 28 2012, 09:59 PM |
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Jan 28 2012, 10:34 PM
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Quark Apprentice |
As said above, there are plenty of windows key finders available. Jelly beans are yummy!
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Jan 29 2012, 08:49 AM
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Atomican Primarch |
Thanks for the responses.
I know about Jelly bean and would have used it have used it if I could get into Windows. It all seems to be rendered moot now as the laptop has decided not to responds at all. Lights just flash, no bios even. BedeM -------------------- BedeM
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Jan 29 2012, 09:18 AM
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Atomican Guru  |
I'm pretty sure Dell installs don't ask for CD keys.
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Jan 29 2012, 09:47 AM
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Atomican Guru  |
QUOTE (bushi @ Jan 29 2012, 09:18 AM)  I'm pretty sure Dell installs don't ask for CD keys. Im pretty sure they do.... -------------------- 3930K ||Corsair H110 || ASUS Rampage IV ||16GB Corsair Vengence DDR3@1877mhz||ATI 7970||250gb Samsung 840||2x4tb||DELL2711||Corsair 650D|| ASUS Essence STX ||Audio Engine A2's||Aiaiai:TMA-1||Enermax 1050w||
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Jan 29 2012, 10:06 AM
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Super Hero Titan  |
If you still want to grab the install key then slave the lappy HDD to another PC run MagicJellybean as administrator and go to tools > load hive and point it to the x:\windows folder (x being the drive letter of the slaved lappy drive). Boom Windows CD key and Office keys.
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Jan 29 2012, 10:26 AM
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Hero Titan  |
QUOTE (aliali @ Jan 29 2012, 11:06 AM) If you still want to grab the install key then slave the lappy HDD to another PC run MagicJellybean as administrator and go to tools > load hive and point it to the x:\windows folder (x being the drive letter of the slaved lappy drive). Boom Windows CD key and Office keys. Was about to suggest this myself - http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html will do it as well I usually copy the system32\config folder to a thumbdrive though This post has been edited by Khirareq: Jan 29 2012, 10:27 AM -------------------- "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss
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Jan 29 2012, 10:59 AM
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Atomican Guru |
QUOTE (mudg3 @ Jan 29 2012, 09:47 AM) QUOTE (bushi @ Jan 29 2012, 09:18 AM) I'm pretty sure Dell installs don't ask for CD keys. Im pretty sure they do.... It's been a while since I've done an XP Dell reinstall. I was thinking of Vista/7. -------------------- http://bfbc2.statsverse.com/sig/detail5/pc/squatter.png
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Jan 29 2012, 05:52 PM
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Super Hero Immortal  |
UBCD4Win is an easy way to check the key using MagicJellyBean (pre-loaded to UBCD4Win) if you don't have a second PC to put the HDD in.
Although you need a working second PC to create the UBCD4Win disc :P -------------------- "Unless I call you a stupid goddamn liar to your face, I'm being light hearted." - tantryl, to all you evil fucks
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Jan 29 2012, 07:41 PM
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Atomican Primarch |
I have come across a Dell Alienware PC that didn't require entry of the Product Key.
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Jan 30 2012, 11:52 AM
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Quark Initiate |
all the dell systems i have come across havnt needed a cd key as long as your using the dell discs for the install
pretty sure hirens boot disc has some form of utility to check product keys on non booting windows also |
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Jan 30 2012, 12:24 PM
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Atomican Guru  |
I'm sure the Dells don't ask for the key, they seem to programmed into rescue/install DVD.
Try these http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html This post has been edited by Jeruselem: Jan 30 2012, 12:26 PM -------------------- Resident KatyCat
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