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Getting my windows serial key from the service tag
I've bought an inspiron 7520 with windows 8 on it.
i've just replaced my hd to ssd and now when I've installed windows again I'm in need of my serial number (whoops, should have thought of it before wiped my other HD :\ ).
I checked and don't have a sticker with the windows serial on the computer. so is there a way to retrieve it sing the service tag?
Philip_Yip
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March 10th, 2014 13:00
Use the RW-Everything program to view your BIOS embedded system locked preinstallation key:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows-8-1/microsoft-product-activation/obtaining-your-oem-bios-embedded-slp-product-key-using-rw-everything-oem-only/
If your product key is rejected by the installation media then likely the product key is for Windows 8.0 and the media is a Windows 8.1 .iso. Microsoft unfortunately made the deployment installation of the Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Service Pack 1 ridiculously difficult causing many users frustration.
To overcome these difficulties you may need to install with a generic product key:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows-8-1/microsoft-product-activation/installation-of-windows-8-1-with-a-windows-8-0-retail-product-key-notes/
Then you need to change key and activate after installation:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows-8-1/microsoft-product-activation/product-activation-using-a-windows-8-1-product-key/
jaguar246
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March 30th, 2020 00:00
Hi Phil,
Could you please help me how could i find my windows Product Key. My original hard disk got corrupted and is not responding when connect to laptop, so i had to purchase a new hard drive and i did not make a note of the windows product key. Now once i instal windows 10 in new machine it is asking for product key could you please tell me how do i get it from dell service tag. This was a windows 8 laptop when i bought it
your help is highly appreciated
Best regards
Jag
nyc10036
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April 2nd, 2020 11:00
@jaguar246
Try to find a Dell Windows 8 DVD.
If you can't find one, download Windows 8 ISO ( https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO ) and use Rufus to create a bootable USB flash drive. Use the USB flash drive to install Windows 8.1. Hopefully your laptop has Windows 8 key embedded on motherboard.
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jaguar246
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April 3rd, 2020 12:00
Thank you so much for your response
I would follow the steps as suggested by you.
Mukesh4888
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April 19th, 2021 09:00
The same problem occurred with me, I have installed SSD, and forgot to note my product key, can u help me how to find it back from my service tag?