I have a Dell XPS desktop and my hard drive crashed recently.
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I went out a purchased a new hard drive and installed it, But I have a problem...
Go to Dell.com and click on service and support and help click support options and click on drivers and download it will give you an option for your service tag and it will say 'where is my service tag' and below it will say 'Find My Service tag.' Click find my service tag, and it gives it to you. Note: This method allows copy/paste in the command Window - serial can be copied and pasted into chat. Windows Vista / Windows 7. Note: The Service Tag for the Dell computer pictured below is: 31H9GV1. Laptop: Desktop: The serial number will be on the back of the computer, near the vents and audio ports. We can retrieve bios serial number using the below command. Wmic bios get serialnumber Example: C: >wmic bios get serialnumber SerialNumber BP69SDK. How to Find Serial Number of Desktop or Laptop (For Windows system) Open the command prompt (Go to start and type cmd). In the command prompt type the below command and press enter. Wmic bios get serialnumber The above command works fine with Windows XP,Vista,Windows-7. How to Find Serial Number of Desktop or Laptop (For Linux system). The sticker on the bottom of my Dell Inspiron laptop is completely worn out and I need the serial number. Is there another way to find the serial number/service tag #??? How do I find my Dell laptop serial number? Simple press and hold your windows key then press r,A dialog box displays then key in cmd it then opens a command prompt.
I bought the computer from my brother a few months ago, and being the idiot he is, he removed all the stickers on the computer ( including the CD key )
I have acquired a Dell Windows 7 Ultimate recovery disk, and I was wondering if this will install the OS on my computer without requiring me to input a CD Key ( will it recognize that my PC is in fact a Dell PC and not require CD key input?). Also keep in mind that I am not positive that the original OS was Ultimate, it may have been pro or home.
If anyone has any insight it would be greatly appreciated.
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Call Dell support and ask them for a recovery CD. It might cost you 10-20$ but it's worth it. They should be able to identify the version on your OS and possibly even the Windows key with the computer serial number.
I am not a lawyer, but it has always been my understanding that if your computer does not have an COA (Certificate of Authenticity) sticker on it, then you do not legally own an OEM copy of the OS. At this point your only LEGAL recourse is to purchase a boxed copy of Windows.
There should have been a sticker on the computer somewhere (virtually all Dell home PC's come with the OS installed). That is the OS you are licensed for, but no, a Dell recovery disk does not ask for a key.
I agree with Greg, call Dell and give them the service tag, and order a replacement disk for the OS you are legally licensed for. If on the very slim chance it did not come with Windows, you will know so you can buy a legal copy.
If you enter the servcie tag from the BIOS at the Dell Warranty site there is a tab for original configuration. That will list the original OS version. You will need the service tag to get the recovery CD/DVD as well.
Just a note for everyone saying to use a keyfinder, it doesn't always work. For big-box companies, like HP or Dell, they set up ONE computer with a special CD-key (called a Manufacturer key), which is pre-activated, and that key will NOT activate another copy of Windows, even on the same computer. The recovery CD will put that key back in, activated, but if you install Windows from a CD, even the same edition, that key won't work. That is why they have the OEM key on the sticker on the bottom. Unless he/she reinstalled Windows MANUALLY using the sticker, the key finder method won't work. Unfortunately, I run into this a lot at work, so I would have to agree with @Greg about ordering the recovery CDs as the quickest and easiest route
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This will show you how to find and see your product key number in Windows 7 or on the retail or OEM product license key Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker.
- A Windows 7 product key number can only be used to activate the same edition of Windows 7 that it was for, and cannot be used to activate a different edition of Windows 7.
- A Family Pack Windows 7 product key number can be used to activate the Family Pack Windows 7 copy on up to 3 computers at any one time.
- A OEM Windows 7 product key number can only be used to activate a OEM Windows 7 copy on the same computer that it was first activated on, and no other computer.
- A retail Windows 7 product key number can be used to activate a retail Windows 7 copy on any computer, but only on up to one computer at any one time.
For more information about the product key number authenticity, see: How to Tell
The 20 character Product ID is created during the installation process and is prominently displayed under the Windows activation section at the bottom of the Control Panel (icons view) -> System window. It is used to obtain/qualify for technical support from Microsoft; it is of no use during the installation process.
The 25 character Product Key is used to 'prove' ownership of a legitimate license and is required to perform the installation to activate Windows with.
1. For a OEM Product Key on COA Sticker
NOTE:These will be store bought computers that came with Windows 7 preinstalled on them. The product key sticker will usually be on the back of a desktop, and on the bottom or under the battery of a laptop and notebook. The sticker key number may be different than the key number reported in one of the programs below. If so, the key number on the sticker is the one that's unique to your computer, and that's the one you'll need to input should you ever clean install Windows. The different extracted key is just a master key used at the OEM factory.2. For a Retail Product Key on COA Sticker
NOTE:These will be computers that a retail copy of Windows 7 has been installed on. The product key sticker will be in the included paperwork in the retail Windows 7 box.
OEM Key = This is the key stored in the UEFI firmware chip on the motherboard. This key will not always be the same as the installed key. For example, when the PC came with Windows 8.1 originally installed.
1. Download and run ShowKeyPlus. See: 'ShowKeyPlus' Information and Download Page
1. Download and run the free Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinderprogram towards the bottom of the link.
2. In the left pane, click on Windows 7 (your edition). You will see CD Key in the right pane displaying the Windows 7 product key number.
1. Download, install, and run the free Speccy program.
2. In the left pane, click on Operating System. In the right pane, you will see the product key number to the right of Serial Number.
How To Find Serial Number On Dell Laptop Windows 7 10
1. Download, extract, and run the free ProduKey program.
2. You will now see Windows product key listed.
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There you can see that the encrypted key is stored in registry key:
HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionDigitalProductId
at Offset = 52
And that the key only includes this letters and numbers
BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789
And no 'AEILNOSUZ015 allowed.
1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below.See_Windows_Product_Key.vbs2. Save the VBS file to your desktop, run it, and approve running it.
NOTE:The .vbs file does not install anything on your computer. You can also right click on the .vbs file and click on Edit to see what the script contains.
3. You will now get a pop-up dialog box displaying the product key number used to activate your current Windows installation. Click on OK to close the pop-up when ready. (see screenshot below)
1. If you have not already, download and install the free Belarc Advisor program.
2. Run the program. When it displays the results in your default web browser, scroll down until you see your Windows 8 product key like below.
That's it,
Shawn