Lost my Windows 7 CD

[markk76]

Hi,

I am upgrading my mobo/CPU/Ram and hence I want a clean windows install to go with the upgrade. The problem is that I lost my (retail and original) Windows 7 CD.

My question is: Is there a way to recover my Windows 7 64 bit product key from within windows? Then I`d need to borrow a friend`s installation CD and use my recovered key with it? Is it doable, or am I screwed?

Also whilst I am it: Can I download some version of Windows 7 with the service pack and updates included so that I can avoid having to install the service pack and updates after the installation?

Thanks!

 

[nikorr]

Run Belarc @ http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

 

[Hawkeye22]

I use this utility. It comes in handy.

http://directedge.us/content/abr-activation-backup-and-restore

 

[13thmonkey]

"cough" TORRENT "cough"

if you don't mind the malware

 

[4745454b]

Another is called magic jelly bean.

Using a friends/trusted DVD should be fine. It's the key that matters, not the disk. Torrent can work, but as pointed out you never know what rootkit is in there.

 

[hairystuff]

I've used PC-Wizard in the past to get the Windows Key, these days as soon as I get a machine I always put magic-tape on the license lable because the key especially on laptops gets worn away.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.piriform.com/speccy

Will show your product key and install date and tons of other info ^

 

[mibix19]

SIW is another one and I think you get more info than Speccy http://download.cnet.com/SIW/3000-2094_4-10326678.html

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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