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How do I find my windows 7 cd key?
I have a dell PC (inspiron 580s)
how do I find the cd key for the windows pre-installed on my PC.
If I want to install windows 7 from some other DVD then can I use this cd key.
RobinBredin
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November 13th, 2010 02:00
Hi, Your product key is on a blue sticker, stuck to your system case, and as Jessie L said, your Data Safe software is installed on your system, to make your backup. I have a 570, and every now and then I get a prompt from Data Safe wanting to know if I want to backup, you should get the same. Also, it give you the option to make a set of disc's.
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November 11th, 2010 09:00
sumanadep,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
Dell windows 7 keycode should be on the computer or maybe look on the envelope the disc came in.. You could not use the key on another copy of Windows 7.
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November 12th, 2010 05:00
sumanadep,
When you received your system there is a program called Datasafe on the desktop. This program is for making the backup disks for your system. Did you not make these disk?
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November 12th, 2010 05:00
so how do I re-install windows7 on my PC if I want to do so in future?
sumanadep
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November 12th, 2010 23:00
no I have not made that disk. How do I do it now?
I only want the original (factory) software in my backup disk.
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October 20th, 2014 03:00
I lost my Dell OS cd. The microsoft label in my laptop also damaged. I also formatted my system . How can i find my window Product Key. I didnot get any proper reponse from customer care. They said due to security reason they are not maintaining the product key. I am not begging i paid money for original OS. i am helpless .
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October 20th, 2014 06:00
See the instructions and tutorial video here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-windows/windows-7-sp1-iso-download/
Dell Windows 7 OEM uses BIOS System Locked Preinstallation for product activation so you do not need the 25 digit key on your COA.
More details are given here on clean installation:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/