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Hi, I have been informed by Microsoft after they remotely accessed my Notebook, that I need to reinstall Windows 7 but I cannot read all of my Product Key code on my sticker (on the base of the Notebook), I am missing 4 random number/letters, which has worn away and is very frustrating. Windows 7 was preinstalled prior to purchase.

 

My question is, does HP keep a record of this?  I cannot afford to buy it again and hope that someone can advise please?

 

Would a Factory Reset bypass the need for the Key? Sorry, I am not very computer literate....

 

 

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Hi:

 

HP does not keep any records of product keys.

 

Yes, a factory reset normally does not require a product key or activation if it works right.

 

Make sure you back up any files you don't want to lose before attempting a factory reset.

 

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Hi:

 

HP does not keep any records of product keys.

 

Yes, a factory reset normally does not require a product key or activation if it works right.

 

Make sure you back up any files you don't want to lose before attempting a factory reset.

 

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Thank you, will do a back up before I start 🙂

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You're very welcome.

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