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Product key in BOOT Menu

  • 21-04-2018 07:40PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭


    I have a Compaq Presario CQ57 which had Windows 7 installed in it when I purchased the laptop brand new. Unfortunately a few weeks back, my hard drive packed it in and I've purchased a new one. After I put it in, I installed Ubuntu which is working out terribly, and so I'd like to switch back to Windows 7.

    Does anyone know if the Windows Product key would still be stored in the boot-up menu anywhere? Or if there is anyway I could obtain it? I don't mind buying a new one if it was wiped when Ubuntu was installed, but saying as it came with the laptop it would be great to find it somewhere.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    CPTM wrote: »
    I have a Compaq Presario CQ57 which had Windows 7 installed in it when I purchased the laptop brand new. Unfortunately a few weeks back, my hard drive packed it in and I've purchased a new one. After I put it in, I installed Ubuntu which is working out terribly, and so I'd like to switch back to Windows 7.

    Does anyone know if the Windows Product key would still be stored in the boot-up menu anywhere? Or if there is anyway I could obtain it? I don't mind buying a new one if it was wiped when Ubuntu was installed, but saying as it came with the laptop it would be great to find it somewhere.

    Is there a windows sticker on the base of the laptop with the key on it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭CPTM


    Lu Tze wrote: »
    Is there a windows sticker on the base of the laptop with the key on it?


    Oh for god sake. There is. This is a face palm moment.. thanks!


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