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    ASUS Windows key?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by zakk56711, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. zakk56711

    zakk56711 Newbie

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    I was just wondering if by chance ASUS would know wha my windows key was bc its rubbed off the sticker on my laptop... Anyone know?
     
    zakk56711, Mar 28, 2011
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  2. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Unfortunately, the manufacturers don't usually keep that info on file. You can email their service to see if they have it, but I haven't been lucky with that in the past. For most users, you will need to contact Microsoft to obtain a key if this has happened.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Mar 28, 2011
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    You can use a utility to extract the license code from the registry, like ABR or similar.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Mar 28, 2011
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    zakk56711 Newbie

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    Well my laptop crashed and now wont boot so gettin into the OS is impossible.

    I contacted Microsoft and they told me to talk to ASUS since it was preinstalled software.
     
    zakk56711, Mar 28, 2011
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    _Allan_ Notebook Consultant

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    *IF* your laptop's got a backup partition, then doing a factory reset via that will not require the key on the bottom. Once you've done the reset, using Magic Jelly Bean will then show you the CURRENT key used.
     
    _Allan_, Mar 29, 2011
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