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August 5th, 2009 15:00

REPLACEING HARD DRIVE

Hi I replaced the hard drive on my wifes laptop.

went to reinstall windows and it asked to the prodict keyand i can't read the tag on the bottom of the laptop

Is there anyway I can get this key?

Thanks

Bob

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August 5th, 2009 15:00

You need an OEM install disc for your operating system. It will not ask for a product key.

https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form

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August 5th, 2009 16:00

If you're using the Dell CD, you don't need the key;  setup won't even ask.  If you're using a non-Dell CD, the Dell key won't work anyway.

 

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