If all else fails, you will need to contact Microsoft to obtain a replacement key. For Microsoft Office, you can find the sticker on the installation disc that accompanied the computer. If your computer came preloaded with Microsoft Windows, the software product key is usually on a multicolored, Microsoft-branded sticker on your PC case.
The key consists of 25 alphanumeric characters, usually split into groups of five. Retail Microsoft product keys are usually on a bright sticker located inside the case with the CD/DVD, or on the back. You'll always be guaranteed the safety of being able to retrieve your Product Key (unless Microsoft finds a way around that particular program).If you bought a retail copy of Microsoft Windows or Office, the first place to look is in the disc jewel case. To email it to yourself, send the original *.zip file as an attachment, then type Windows/Office Product Key Finder in the subject line and keep it in a separate folder. If you have a free email account (since keeping it in an email file takes up space) or a backup disc/CD-R or flash drive, you can save the program. You never know if you'll have to end up paying for it in the future. ex.) I get a virus and have to re-install Windows. I personally like to keep a copy for future reference, or if I want to re-install keyfinder.exe on my computer again. TIP: If you drag the files you just downloaded (the entire KeyFinder and everything with it) to the Recycle Bin, the SETUP/INSTALLATION FILES FOR KEYFINDER will truly be erased from your system, given you followed the "SAVE," (not "run") route. Just double-click on the icon, which on the beta 2.5 version looks like a rose or pink flower with lots of pixellation. When you download it, just follow the instructions on the site which, if memory serves, are:ġ.) Save (familiar, like my documents): it's a folder that you're downloading, which contains setup files for installation.Ģ.) At the second prompt or pop-up, click Open Folder. I was leery about downloading third-party software to begin with (that my anti-virus suggests is a virus, that is).īut, nonetheless, it works famously and you'll get the information you need, and can save it, as it only requires a measly 1MB of space or so of the Hard Disk. Emma at MS TECH SUPPORT STOOD BY THIS when they assisted in an escalated incident. I use Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security, and it ALWAYS gives me Red X Alerts, stating it's a VIRUS.
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