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OEM Windows 7 64 Bit- Product Activation
I recently bought a OEM Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64- Bit operating system, unfortunately I am unable to find any product key to conduct the installation on the DVD itself or the packaging. I wonder where to obtain the key code or how to activate windows?
I am grateful for any advice!
Sarah
theflash1932
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January 12th, 2014 20:00
Generic OEM? or did you purchase a Dell installation disk to reinstall the OS on an existing Dell computer that came with Windows 7?
If generic OEM, then it should have come with a product key.
If a Dell OEM disc, you should not need to enter a product key, but if you are prompted for one, then you will need to get the product key off the COA sticker on your computer.
SarahVinhill
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January 13th, 2014 18:00
Thank you so much for your reply.
In fact, I purchased a Dell OEM Disc with Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit and want to install windows on my old PC.
After the installation I am asked to enter a product key but I don't have any, there is no COA sticker on my computer.
What can I do?
Thanks,
Sarah
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January 13th, 2014 19:00
What model of computer are you trying to install it on? What OS did that computer ship from Dell with?
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January 13th, 2014 19:00
It doesn't sound like your Dell is equipped for 'System-Locked Pre-activation' (SLP) for Windows 7.
To activate, you'll need to purchase a copy of Windows; Newegg or Amazon are good sources.
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January 14th, 2014 05:00
Where did you get the DVD? What model of Dell are you using?
pratiknv
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March 30th, 2016 14:00
Unable to see product key on COA sticker b'cause the sticker is faded.
Philip_Yip
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March 30th, 2016 23:00
What model? Press [Windows] and [ r ] and type in msinfo32 and press [Enter] tell me the BIOS revision and model number.
What Operating System is currently installed Windows 7 or Windows 10?
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April 1st, 2016 12:00
bios version is a15 and model is inspiron n5010 and os is windows 7 ultimate