Microsoft Vista Product Key

[Guest]

Hello
I have Vista Home Basic on the computer I am using, the problem is I do not
have the software or the product key. I was wondering if there is a way to
find the product key in the system or software? Please help if possible.

 

[Shane Nokes]

If it's an OEM computer (like dell or gateway) you don't use the actual
product key listed on the device.

Make a backup disc (or use the disc given by the OEM) and it will already
have the key integrated into the disc.

 

[Guest]

I bought this computer on Ebay and I have no disc. I will try the backup
disc..Any other suggestions?
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Thanks
Glen

If it's an OEM computer (like dell or gateway) you don't use the actual
product key listed on the device.

Make a backup disc (or use the disc given by the OEM) and it will already
have the key integrated into the disc.

 

[Shane Nokes]

The only other thing I can think of would a keyfinder.

There's one called Magical Jellybean Keyfinder

Typing in Vista Keyfinder in google came up with a Digg article about this
software.

Here's the link to their site:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml


Note this is a legal program that doesn't generate keys, it merely tells you
what key you already have.


So I'm assuming the PC you bought was a "self-built" PC then?

I bought this computer on Ebay and I have no disc. I will try the backup
disc..Any other suggestions?

 

[Shane Nokes]

That's the Product ID, not the Product Key.

The Product ID only tells you what version of Windows you're running and what type of license it has.

you can check your own key from the control panel. go into the control
panel, click system and maintainance, then click system and it should be
down the bottom under the title windows activation.


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[MICHAEL]

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Hello
I have Vista Home Basic on the computer I am using, the problem is I do not
have the software or the product key. I was wondering if there is a way to
find the product key in the system or software? Please help if possible.

A very helpful little program below.
Look under Software>Operating System,
it will tell you your product key.
Also, under Software>Licenses,
it will show you the keys of other
programs installed.... like, Office.

http://www.gtopala.com/
SIW
System Information for Windows
"Everything you want to know about your PC".


-Michael

 

[MICHAEL]

* DOMINATOR:

Dude, i don't get the point in that when you can easily just go into the
control panel and view it

Product ID and Product Key are two *different* things.


-Michael

 

[Michael]

Your solution provides the Product ID, the OP was looking for the product
KEY.

Key: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
ID: xxxxx-xxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxx

Michael

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Dude, i don't get the point in that when you can easily just go into the
control panel and view it

No, you can't. You can view the Product ID, which is *not* the same as
the Product Key.

 

[nuran]

hi there
am haven problem with the product key code. it is saying that the product
key code is invalid. i try do many time the same product key code it is
still not working and i just bought my laptop last week and i have windows
vista home premium.
i hope you could have me because i realy need this to sort it out

thank you very much for you help

 

[Malke]

hi there
am haven problem with the product key code. it is saying that the product
key code is invalid. i try do many time the same product key code it is
still not working and i just bought my laptop last week and i have windows
vista home premium.
i hope you could have me because i realy need this to sort it out

thank you very much for you help

If you just bought the laptop last week, then why do you need to enter
the Product Key? What are you trying to do? Normally it isn't necessary
to enter a Product Key when you restore your computer to factory condition.

Are you sure you're not trying to enter the Product Key for Windows
(found on the sticker on the bottom of your laptop) for a trial version
of Microsoft Office? If this is what you are trying to do - it won't
work! One thing has nothing to do with the other. Many new computers
come with a trial version of Office installed. You need to purchase it
or uninstall it.

Waiting for your clarification.


Malke