hey guys, sorry im new here and not very good with computers... lately my computers been running a little slow and ive decided to wipe the hard drive and reinstall windows. However, i looked on the bottom of the laptop and the key has been faded so some numbers are very hard to recognize. I researched what to do in situations like this, and i came across and RJL software, and keyfinders that all gave me the same product key, but did not match the numbers i could make out on the bottom of the laptop. I do have the recovery disks, but i know i will be prompted to fill in my serial number and i dont know how to recover it, any help would be greatly appreciated! thanks to anyone who can respond asap!
help please! Recovery Key missing
- Thread starter greek13
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Welocme
Download and use this software to find your key number.
Full Free Downloads: Recover lost product keys (Belarc)
Download and use this software to find your key number.
Full Free Downloads: Recover lost product keys (Belarc)
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
This is a list of other software with the same purpose, to find a key number.
On this list jellybean was used by many members with success.
Key Finder Programs - Top 13 Free Product Key Finder Programs - Keyfinder Software
On this list jellybean was used by many members with success.
Key Finder Programs - Top 13 Free Product Key Finder Programs - Keyfinder Software
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
hey guys, the helps appreciated but its still not giving me the right key! they are all giving me the same one, but it doesnt match the one the bottom of the laptop...any other ideas?
My Computer
If the number that you found with the key finder has 25 digits and/ or letters in batches of 5, that is the number that you should try to use.
If you try to install and the key does not work, you have to call the merchant that sold you the computer to find out how to get the number.
If you try to install and the key does not work, you have to call the merchant that sold you the computer to find out how to get the number.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
okay thank you..do you have an idea why it would not match the 25 digit one on the bottom of my laptop? just curious
My Computer
Sorry, I do not know the answer to your question. I do know that major computer manufacturers have agreements with MS for mass production of computers with windows and may have special numbers.
I can tell you this, when you install you will be asked for your number, do not give it. There will be a box to uncheck so that it is not activated automatically. After you are installed and satisifed, activate then, you have 30 days to activate. This will give you plenty of time to find the correct number.
Since you are in doubt, and I cannot be 100% certain. Try to install, without giving the number. Then during the 30 day period call the vendor that sold you the computer or even better the mfg and get the information. You can use your computer while you find out the best course of action
I do wish you luck.
I can tell you this, when you install you will be asked for your number, do not give it. There will be a box to uncheck so that it is not activated automatically. After you are installed and satisifed, activate then, you have 30 days to activate. This will give you plenty of time to find the correct number.
Since you are in doubt, and I cannot be 100% certain. Try to install, without giving the number. Then during the 30 day period call the vendor that sold you the computer or even better the mfg and get the information. You can use your computer while you find out the best course of action
I do wish you luck.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT