detect for new key windows 7 professional

shegra · Mar 13, 2014

is there a way to have your computer auto detect your product key?

after re installing windows 7 professional on my all in one desktop i had was working fine for a while, now its telling me that i have to activate it again after already inputting the product key. i can't use the same key again because the sticker is all rubbed out and you cant see it. and the price for a new key is outrageous from what i have seen i can not afford to buy a new key how do i find out what the old key was?

Benevolence · Mar 13, 2014

You can use a program called the Magical Jellybean to extract your product key from an activated installation. Since you have re-installed, I cannot be sure that it is still there, but you might be able to load the Hive Registry from the Windows.Old folder. Be sure to run in administrator mode. Write back if you have any questions!

Someone Somewhere · Mar 13, 2014

That's probably a SLIC-activated key, though, if that was OEM-installed.

If you can get hold of the original (manufacturer-branded) OEM discs, they should install without asking for a key, because they use the one in the BIOS.

shegra · Mar 13, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

problem is when i did the re install i had to delete both partitions from the previous one because of data corruption.

Benevolence · Mar 13, 2014

Which model of computer do you have? What our friend here is saying is that the key is stored on your motherboard (100% of all Dell computers have this). Are you installing with the OEM disk, or a retail version of Windows?

shegra · Mar 13, 2014

Benevolence :

the computer is a Lenovo all in one desktop core i5 Intel windows 7 professional 32-bit op with the manufacture as dell
its also touch screen. with the program you told me it says it's an OEM

Benevolence · Mar 13, 2014

So you installed a Dell OEM disk on your Lenovo computer? The Dell OEM disks can only be activated by Dell BIOS, meaning it will not work on a non-Dell computer. Install Windows with the disk that came with your computer, or call Lenovo for a copy of the OEM disk for your computer. Usually the disk itself is about $10-20. It's the license that's expensive, but it just might work!

Benevolence · Mar 18, 2014

Broady's post seems like a SCAM! Have you had any luck with the activation? Did you manage to get your hands on an install disk from your computer manufacturer?

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