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Old 12-23-2008   #1 (permalink)


Windows 7 RTM 64-bit
 
 

How to view the product key in Vista?

Though we have got free softwares which can let us view the product key in Vista;
Is there a way to view the product key within vista? For Ex: Inside any registry key
or in any system file?
Where is the product key located in the OS?

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Old 12-23-2008   #2 (permalink)


Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86
 
 

Re: How to view the product key in Vista?

Hi dinesh,

The product key is in the registry, the only problem is , as far as I know, it's encrypted
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Old 12-23-2008   #3 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 

Re: How to view the product key in Vista?

If you mean the Product ID (PID), "Start", right-click my computer, "Properties"

See Image below (PID masked for security reasons )

pid.jpg
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Old 12-23-2008   #4 (permalink)


Windows 7 RTM 64-bit
 
 

Re: How to view the product key in Vista?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by barman58 View Post
Hi dinesh,

The product key is in the registry, the only problem is , as far as I know, it's encrypted
Hi Barman,
thanks for the reply. it cleared my confusion.
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Old 12-23-2008   #5 (permalink)


Windows 7 RTM 64-bit
 
 

Re: How to view the product key in Vista?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by sygnus21 View Post
If you mean the Product ID (PID), "Start", right-click my computer, "Properties"

See Image below (PID masked for security reasons )

Attachment 8821
not the product ID but the product key.
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Old 12-24-2008   #6 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET
 
 

Re: How to view the product key in Vista?

Yeah, it's encrypted in the registry Dinesh.
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Old 12-24-2008   #7 (permalink)


Windows 7 RTM 64-bit
 
 

Re: How to view the product key in Vista?

Thanks for the info Airbot.
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