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‎05-28-2017 08:39 PM

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I need to know how I retrieve my windows key code I can't get it from my computer
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‎05-29-2017 12:02 AM

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The license key is embedded in BIOS. It is not needed when doing an HP System Recovery to reinstall Windows.  It is not needed when using a retail dvd to install since it will be pulled from BIOS automatically.

If you need it for some other reason you can use a tool such as  the free OEMKey:

http://neosmart.net/OemKey/

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‎05-29-2017 12:02 AM

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The license key is embedded in BIOS. It is not needed when doing an HP System Recovery to reinstall Windows.  It is not needed when using a retail dvd to install since it will be pulled from BIOS automatically.

If you need it for some other reason you can use a tool such as  the free OEMKey:

http://neosmart.net/OemKey/

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