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TheMadDutchDude
30-03-2008, 08:17 PM
Hello, I feel like a complete fool... I have lost the key for my computer. I changed the case over in to a mATX case due to not needing such a big one any more as I only have an mATX motherboard any way, so what is the point in wasting space?... Right, well.. I have lost the peice of paper which has that key on and I cannot (obviously) perform a complete reinstall any more! Oh my God.. I do not want to purchase another copy of Windows! Any suggestions?!
Danno
30-03-2008, 09:12 PM
if your still using the install of windows now you can use this software to recover your product key

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
matz
31-03-2008, 03:13 PM
sadly danno knows his stuff
*saved in doc*
Jonny2Bad
31-03-2008, 05:00 PM
He certaily does!! So also saved in fav's lol :wink:
vconor
31-03-2008, 05:55 PM
yeh same ere lol, could be handy :lol:
TheMadDutchDude
31-03-2008, 06:04 PM
Thank you so much guys, that has helped me :) wow, trust the Novatech Forums to deliver an answer!
JDowdall
31-03-2008, 07:17 PM
lol well in danno fav'd here tooo :D
anyoneinracks
26-10-2008, 09:09 PM
But what if the loss was not discovered until after an install and hence format had been started?
Coops
27-10-2008, 07:51 AM
But what if the loss was not discovered until after an install and hence format had been started?

Then you have a problem
anyoneinracks
27-10-2008, 11:28 AM
Its more the solution to the problem that I was looking for.
Danno
27-10-2008, 11:39 AM
the only solution would be to purchase a new license.
anyoneinracks
27-10-2008, 11:45 AM
I presume that is as expensive as buying the whole thing
TheMadDutchDude
27-10-2008, 12:16 PM
Yes, basically buying a new CD is what you would have to do.
anyoneinracks
29-10-2008, 01:51 AM
great
Taxation
29-10-2008, 04:57 PM
But what if the loss was not discovered until after an install and hence format had been started?

Then you have a problem


Trust me, the dead silence that you have from a customer when you say that over the phone is quality!
sniperdude
29-10-2008, 05:05 PM
i am proud to be joined to a forum where so many people have a valid copy of windows :lol:
Taxation
29-10-2008, 09:30 PM
i do............... shame that another 5 or so people also have my fully licensed key..........
matz
29-10-2008, 09:56 PM
well all the copies that ive installed onto peoples pcs i have got an nlite + there codes :P just shows sommit :P

but i must say my copy no one has =d
Jonny2Bad
29-10-2008, 10:00 PM
I have about 4 valid xp licenses ridiclous really. None which i use if im honestjust sat around doing nothing.
TheMadDutchDude
29-10-2008, 10:09 PM
Sell them on mate if you're not using them!

Yeah all my PCs are legally licenced as well :)
anyoneinracks
31-10-2008, 01:07 PM
But what if the loss was not discovered until after an install and hence format had been started?

Then you have a problem


Trust me, the dead silence that you have from a customer when you say that over the phone is quality!

Then you are a bit of a ******.

Good thing you are also totally WRONG. Microsoft Customer Services gave me a new one over the phone.

Thanks for all your help and encouragement guys.

Don't think I'll bother coming back here again
system7
31-10-2008, 01:40 PM
Microsoft customer services are very helpful people...glad you're up and running. Live and learn, eh? :P