i reformatted my computer using windows 7 64bit. however, i lost my product key. is there any possible way I can still use windows 7? is there a keygen i could use or a crack? or just anyone with an extra product key? thanks!
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windows 7 product key?
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roffles92
, Apr 03 2010 05:14 PM
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Posted 03 April 2010 - 05:22 PM
i reformatted my computer using windows 7 64bit. however, i lost my product key. is there any possible way I can still use windows 7? is there a keygen i could use or a crack? or just anyone with an extra product key? thanks!
Don't think you can use keygen since you already reformatted your HD. If you have the original Win7 CD, you might want to call them and see if they'll generate a product key. They had to give me new ones since the ones that came with Win7 didn't work (go figure).
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Posted 03 April 2010 - 05:52 PM
From the Bleeping Computer Rules:
Give Microsoft a call and let them know the situation: 1-866-740-1256
When the system asks you if you have the activation window open, answer "No" (you have to speak). When it asks if you have a "Volume License Agreement", answer "Yes" (even though it isn't true). You will be transferred to a real person. Explain to them that you reformatted but lost your product key. They should be able to get you straightened out.
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Give Microsoft a call and let them know the situation: 1-866-740-1256
When the system asks you if you have the activation window open, answer "No" (you have to speak). When it asks if you have a "Volume License Agreement", answer "Yes" (even though it isn't true). You will be transferred to a real person. Explain to them that you reformatted but lost your product key. They should be able to get you straightened out.
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Posted 04 April 2010 - 08:34 AM
When the system asks you if you have the activation window open, answer "No" (you have to speak). When it asks if you have a "Volume License Agreement", answer "Yes" (even though it isn't true). You will be transferred to a real person. Explain to them that you reformatted but lost your product key. They should be able to get you straightened out.
Last time I had to do this, they asked me to repeat some of the product key.
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