How to Find Your Windows 7 Product Key
Examine your computer or power supply to find its certificate of authenticity (COA) sticker., Locate the product key on the COA sticker.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Examine your computer or power supply to find its certificate of authenticity (COA) sticker.
The COA confirms you’re using a computer running an authentic version of Windows, and also features the product key.
The COA sticker may be located on the top, back, bottom, or side of your computer.
Remove the battery from your laptop (if applicable) to locate the COA sticker if the sticker is not located anywhere on the outside of your computer. -
Step 2: Locate the product key on the COA sticker.
On most Windows 7 COA stickers, the product key is located below the barcode near the bottom of the sticker, and is comprised of 25 characters.
Detailed Guide
The COA confirms you’re using a computer running an authentic version of Windows, and also features the product key.
The COA sticker may be located on the top, back, bottom, or side of your computer.
Remove the battery from your laptop (if applicable) to locate the COA sticker if the sticker is not located anywhere on the outside of your computer.
On most Windows 7 COA stickers, the product key is located below the barcode near the bottom of the sticker, and is comprised of 25 characters.
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