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Possible Duplicate:
How can I reinstall Windows 7 if I lost my installation DVD?

Edit: The answer was to find the Serial number first using a serial number finder utility. The possible duplicate was missing the additional condition that the serial number was missing.

I have Activated Windows 7 on my PC, But lost the CD and Serial number. I need to reinstall Windows 7, I (hope) can borrow a Windows 7 DVD somehow, but how do I get my original serial number, I have the product key as shown in System Properties.

Thanks for any ideas

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jimjim
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Download and install this http://www.freewarefiles.com/LicenseCrawler_program_44343.html

The program will list all your serial number in your computer including windows serial.

Another way to do is, if you bought the windows yourself and still have proof of purchase then you can call up microsoft and ask for serial.

chmod
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Download and run produkey http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

Once you have the key you should be able to borrow a DVD however if it doesn't work try to get a DVD from the same manufacturer. If you bought it from off a self you will need a DVD also bought off the shelf.

David Remy
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Product Key Finder from Dave Hope is quite good at finding what you're looking for.

Mitch
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