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May 16, 2013 07:03:14 #

kaz6756 Loc: Canarsie,Brooklyn, New York

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

May 16, 2013 07:21:44 #

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

Generally there is a sticker on the bottom of the laptop with the with information pertaining to the original windows installation.

May 16, 2013 07:30:35 #

altheman Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

Go into the control panel go into system and you will find it at the bottom of the window under Windows activation

May 16, 2013 12:14:12 #

kaz6756 Loc: Canarsie,Brooklyn, New York

It's not on the back of the laptop and I went to System/windows activation and they give me *****-gwtos. no other set of letters. just the last set

May 16, 2013 18:14:21 #

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

http://www.belarc.com has all the info that is on your computer

May 16, 2013 20:36:02 #

altheman Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand

The only other thing I could recommend is to contact Microsoft Support tell them what your problem is and see what they can do for you
Or google Microsoft Answers and post your problem on the forum and see what the resident experts come up with

May 17, 2013 00:56:07 #

RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

There is a certificate of authenticity that comes with all operating systems. It could be a sticker on the disc envelope. If this is a new laptop contact the maker or place of purchase.

May 17, 2013 05:53:03 #

kaz6756 Loc: Canarsie,Brooklyn, New York

RixPix, I didn't get CD's with the laptop. The first thing they tell you to do when you turn it on is make back-up of the system. That's why I'm reinstalling with an OEM. Thanks for your help ya'll

May 17, 2013 07:22:17 #

WNYShooter Loc: WNY

Check for the Windoze Reg. sticker in the battery compartment of your computer. Some manufacturers also put it on the inside of the hard drive cover. Most manufactures stopped putting them on the bottom of laptops because they wear off. Under their license with Microsoft, they are required to affix the physical sticker on every machine sold with Windoze installed.

May 17, 2013 07:28:21 #

grusum

kaz6756 wrote:

RixPix, I didn't get CD's with the laptop. The first thing they tell you to do when you turn it on is make back-up of the system. That's why I'm reinstalling with an OEM. Thanks for your help ya'll

Good luck with that!

Be SURE to make the CDs as you will need them in future. It is how manufacturers save money; by not including the CD/DVD. There is nothing to gain by installing the OEM version unless you are replacing a Home version with a Professional version.

You are likely to find your laptop has proprietary drivers installed that are not on the OEM disk. So when you foolishly install the OEM disk over the proprietary installation your laptop will no longer fully function properly.

Make the CDs yourself and not install the OEM version. Will take less time and your laptop will still function.

I wish you well.

May 17, 2013 07:36:37 #

tiger1640 Loc: Michigan

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

You may want to try this link

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termsr/p/registrywindows.htm

May 17, 2013 08:49:22 #

Jack Mac Loc: Suwanee, GA

I'd hold off on doing anything with Windows 8.
Microsoft has acknowledged it has problems and is not popular so
they are supposedly redoing it. Bringing back the START button, I'm
told.

May 17, 2013 10:16:36 #

UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

Click the start button, go to computer and right click on word computer, click on properties information should be there.

May 17, 2013 11:51:14 #

kaz6756 Loc: Canarsie,Brooklyn, New York

grusum wrote:

Good luck with that! br br Be SURE to make the CD... (show quote)

grusum
Make the CDs yourself and not install the OEM version. Will take less time and your laptop will still function.

May 17, 2013 12:34:46 #

Lchamp Loc: Avondale, La

kaz6756 wrote:

Does any one know how to find the registration numbers and activation key already installed on a new laptop.
I want to install and OEM windows 8 over Windows 8 pre installed.
Thanks
Kaz

Look in the battery compartment most of the time you sticker in put there

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