installation key

I know this might sound strange, even a little funny. But I'm trying to install this new version of Windows and I get to the point where it asks me for the 25 digit key. I cannot find it. I downloaded this off of the webite as an *.iso and burned it on to a DVD. I've checked all of the files and folders and cannot find this key. I need help locating this key.
Thanks....

They e-mailed it to you. If you didn't get it re-registar at the website. -- AMD-FX-60 2gb OCZ Plat. memory ATI 1800 AIW 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1 Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B
"Steve R." wrote:

I know this might sound strange, even a little funny. But I'm trying to install this new version of Windows and I get to the point where it asks me for the 25 digit key. I cannot find it. I downloaded this off of the webite as an *.iso and burned it on to a DVD. I've checked all of the files and folders and cannot find this key. I need help locating this key.
Thanks....

I don't remember registaring (sorry, sloppy spelling). Where do I do that?
"Chris S" wrote:

They e-mailed it to you. If you didn't get it re-registar at the website. -- AMD-FX-60 2gb OCZ Plat. memory ATI 1800 AIW 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1 Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B
"Steve R." wrote:
I know this might sound strange, even a little funny. But I'm trying to install this new version of Windows and I get to the point where it asks me for the 25 digit key. I cannot find it. I downloaded this off of the webite as an *.iso and burned it on to a DVD. I've checked all of the files and folders and cannot find this key. I need help locating this key.
Thanks....

I forget the site but just go to microsoft.com and then Vista. Just a note, it you got this copy from a "torrent" site you may have issues. I have heard bad stories from people with bad ISO's. -- AMD-FX-60 2gb OCZ Plat. memory ATI 1800 AIW 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1 Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B Senior Member Overclockers.com
"Steve R." wrote:

I don't remember registaring (sorry, sloppy spelling). Where do I do that?
"Chris S" wrote:
They e-mailed it to you. If you didn't get it re-registar at the website. -- AMD-FX-60 2gb OCZ Plat. memory ATI 1800 AIW 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1 Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B
"Steve R." wrote:
I know this might sound strange, even a little funny. But I'm trying to install this new version of Windows and I get to the point where it asks me for the 25 digit key. I cannot find it. I downloaded this off of the webite as an *.iso and burned it on to a DVD. I've checked all of the files and folders and cannot find this key. I need help locating this key.
Thanks....

Here is the site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/default.mspx -- AMD-FX-60 2gb OCZ Plat. memory ATI 1800 AIW 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1 Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B Senior Member Overclockers.com
"Steve R." wrote:

I know this might sound strange, even a little funny. But I'm trying to install this new version of Windows and I get to the point where it asks me for the 25 digit key. I cannot find it. I downloaded this off of the webite as an *.iso and burned it on to a DVD. I've checked all of the files and folders and cannot find this key. I need help locating this key.
Thanks....

Is there a way to get another installation key? I did not get an email with a key.

No the CPP program closed 30 June 06 "HK" wrote in message

Is there a way to get another installation key? I did not get an email with a key.

Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

ret4425 wrote:

Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

Open your browser, type in 'google' in the address bar. After the Google page opens, type in 'key finder' in the search field and then either press the <Enter> key or left click on the "Google Search" button.
GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND!!!!!!

In , on 07/22/06 at 04:13 PM, John Boy said:

ret4425 wrote: Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks
Open your browser, type in 'google' in the address bar. After the Google page opens, type in 'key finder' in the search field and then either press the <Enter> key or left click on the "Google Search" button.
GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND!!!!!!

I like rockxp.exe. Don't know if it works in Vista.
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Key Finder is not compatible with Vista. I tried it. I also tried beta 3.
"John Boy" wrote in message

ret4425 wrote: Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks
Open your browser, type in 'google' in the address bar. After the Google page opens, type in 'key finder' in the search field and then either press the <Enter> key or left click on the "Google Search" button.
GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND!!!!!!

Doesn't work on Vista. Runs, but doesn't retrieve the product key. Other tabs cause a hang.
<slim shady@mars.edu> wrote in message

In , on 07/22/06 at 04:13 PM, John Boy said:
ret4425 wrote: Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks
Open your browser, type in 'google' in the address bar. After the Google page opens, type in 'key finder' in the search field and then either press the <Enter> key or left click on the "Google Search" button.
GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND!!!!!!
I like rockxp.exe. Don't know if it works in Vista.
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SiSoft Sandra Lite 2007 latest version might be worth a try.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation. "ret4425" wrote in message

Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

System Information for Windows does run fine on on my Vista x64 box, except for the one function that gives the Product Keys: "Secrets." That turns up a blank report screen. Everything else works fine. Go figure.
"Jane C" wrote in message

SiSoft Sandra Lite 2007 latest version might be worth a try.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation. "ret4425" wrote in message Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

I just booted up x86 and tried SIW on it and it does retrieve the PK. Funny that it works on x86 but doesn't retrieve the x64 key. Hopefully the OP is using x86.
"Jane C" wrote in message

SiSoft Sandra Lite 2007 latest version might be worth a try.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation. "ret4425" wrote in message Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

As a matter of fact, it doesn't matter. The PK is the same for both.
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

I just booted up x86 and tried SIW on it and it does retrieve the PK. Funny that it works on x86 but doesn't retrieve the x64 key. Hopefully the OP is using x86.
"Jane C" wrote in message SiSoft Sandra Lite 2007 latest version might be worth a try.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation. "ret4425" wrote in message Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

ProduKey v1.06 Copyright (c) 2005 - 2006 Nir Sofer Web Site: http://www.nirsoft.net Description =========== ProduKey is a small utility that displays the ProductID and the CD-Key of MS-Office, Windows, Exchange Server, and SQL Server installed on your computer. You can view this information for your current running operating system, or for another operating system/computer - by using command-line options. This utility can be useful if you lost the product key of your Windows/Office, and you want to reinstall it on your computer. "ret4425" wrote in message

Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

welcome center/more details? "ret4425" wrote in message

Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

The Product ID (PID) is not the Product Key. There is nothing on the Welcome Center/More Details that reveals the Product Key or permits requesting a new one. There is a link for entering a new Product Key if the user has received one.
"Darren Hole" wrote in message

welcome center/more details? "ret4425" wrote in message Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks

Unfortunately, I can run Windows Vista x64 on my PC. I will try to fix the problem (SIW Secrets) using WinXP x64. Thanks, Gabriel Topala. www.gtopala.com
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

I just booted up x86 and tried SIW on it and it does retrieve the PK. Funny that it works on x86 but doesn't retrieve the x64 key. Hopefully the OP is using x86.
"Jane C" wrote in message SiSoft Sandra Lite 2007 latest version might be worth a try.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation. "ret4425" wrote in message Is there a way to divine my product key from my system? I must have lost the e-mail with the key in it and I am thinking of running Vista on a new PC. I thought they allowed 10 (?) activations from one key?
Thanks