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‎07-30-2015 05:37 PM

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Product: Pavilion Model p7 – 1451
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Where can I find the windows 8.1 product key for my HP Pavilion Model p7 – 1451. The HP came with windows 8 pre-installed and then I upgraded to windows 8.1 on-line free from Microsoft.  I need the windows 8.1 product key to upgrade to windows 10.

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‎07-30-2015 05:49 PM

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Hi,
 
The key is in the BIOS of your machine, please use the following tool to get it:

   http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

When run this tool, it produces a report, scroll down to Software Management section. Windows 8 or 8.1 product key is in there.

You can also use the following tool to find out:

  https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Regards,

BH
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‎07-30-2015 05:49 PM

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Hi,
 
The key is in the BIOS of your machine, please use the following tool to get it:

   http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

When run this tool, it produces a report, scroll down to Software Management section. Windows 8 or 8.1 product key is in there.

You can also use the following tool to find out:

  https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Regards,

BH
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**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




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‎07-31-2015 04:01 PM

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Hi,

 

I tried installing and running the Balarc program and I received the following error: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control. 

 

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‎07-31-2015 04:11 PM

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The second solution https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ worked. Thanks, Light-Foot

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‎07-31-2015 04:12 PM

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HP Expert - The second solution https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ worked. Thanks, Light-Foot

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‎04-17-2016 04:12 PM

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When I click the magickey finder info marked is no for the product key finder. Please check this out.

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