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Locating Product Key Code thru DOS

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by oil

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How do you locate Windows OS prod key code through DOS. Example Windows has crashed. Will not start. Able to boot to DOS & see all files. Would like to format & reinstall, but do not know prod key code.

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by otl

Unless you understand assembly language and hex entries you will not be able to get the key code through DOS. Windows has it buried within the program.

Windows (depending on product and year) has it printed on the OEM Windows book or back of thesystem recovery disks jewel case.

BTW - Key codes (for the same product ie: Upgrade, OEM, New) normally will allow installation of the same OS.

by otl

The least you could have done is give a rejection reason, like you tried it or it does not help!

by oil

Did not help. I do not have key code and am trying to keep product legally registered.
I need location to start search for code outside of windows environment.
This comes up in my line of work approx once a week.

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