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July 13th, 2017 03:00

I lost my Windows 8.1 Product Key. How do i obtain it?

I lost my Windows 8.1 Product Key and need to reinstall Windows now. How do i obtain it?

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July 13th, 2017 06:00

You do not need it. When you reinstall Windows 8.1 using the Dell OEM media, it will "see" the code that was injected onto the motherboard. See this.

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January 7th, 2020 07:00

unable to get my key

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January 15th, 2020 15:00

Windows key should be embedded on the motherboard.

Just install Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, and Windows should activate when you go online. 

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April 10th, 2020 22:00

I restored the WIn8.1 and once turn on the computer, there is a prompt up for window activation.  How can I get the Win8.1 product key.  (it is not automatic to complete the activation even I connect to the internet. Thanks.

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