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Found the Windows key but lost the password.

Found the Windows key but lost the password.

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Gabester12
Member
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01-18-2023, 12:30 PM
#1
In short, you've faced some technical challenges due to power interruptions. Your registry files got damaged, so you fixed the BIOS on your motherboard and reset Windows during troubleshooting. Now it seems your activation key is missing, and Microsoft says they can't help with OEM keys. The servers don’t recognize your old system, making it hard to retrieve the key. You're definitely in a tough spot.
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Gabester12
01-18-2023, 12:30 PM #1

In short, you've faced some technical challenges due to power interruptions. Your registry files got damaged, so you fixed the BIOS on your motherboard and reset Windows during troubleshooting. Now it seems your activation key is missing, and Microsoft says they can't help with OEM keys. The servers don’t recognize your old system, making it hard to retrieve the key. You're definitely in a tough spot.

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omaroli
Junior Member
14
01-18-2023, 06:12 PM
#2
In the worst scenario, you might end up spending $10 to $15 on a completely new item.
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omaroli
01-18-2023, 06:12 PM #2

In the worst scenario, you might end up spending $10 to $15 on a completely new item.

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Grizou05
Junior Member
6
01-19-2023, 02:41 AM
#3
Please connect your key to your account for security.
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Grizou05
01-19-2023, 02:41 AM #3

Please connect your key to your account for security.

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Parzival10
Member
180
01-22-2023, 09:57 AM
#4
It was always something I needed to do, but I probably put it off until it was too late.
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Parzival10
01-22-2023, 09:57 AM #4

It was always something I needed to do, but I probably put it off until it was too late.

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shmorgysporg
Member
212
01-24-2023, 10:50 PM
#5
You can reach out to the sellers to request the OEM keys, and it’s possible they might return them if you’re interested. If not, simply obtain a different one.
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shmorgysporg
01-24-2023, 10:50 PM #5

You can reach out to the sellers to request the OEM keys, and it’s possible they might return them if you’re interested. If not, simply obtain a different one.

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Th9Ma63
Junior Member
34
01-25-2023, 12:33 AM
#6
I agree with this, though these inexpensive keys are typically from gray market sources. I’m not sure if sharing where to purchase them is permitted on the forum, but a basic search should lead you to the right place.
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Th9Ma63
01-25-2023, 12:33 AM #6

I agree with this, though these inexpensive keys are typically from gray market sources. I’m not sure if sharing where to purchase them is permitted on the forum, but a basic search should lead you to the right place.

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KillSt3al
Member
113
01-25-2023, 06:38 AM
#7
These keys are problematic both ethically and practically.
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KillSt3al
01-25-2023, 06:38 AM #7

These keys are problematic both ethically and practically.

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Mihnea_X
Member
63
01-26-2023, 10:20 AM
#8
OEM keys are typically installed into the BIOS and recognized automatically, such as with Dell or HP OEM keys. If you bought the key from a hardware retailer, you might have entered it earlier—perhaps on a receipt or in a confirmation box.
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Mihnea_X
01-26-2023, 10:20 AM #8

OEM keys are typically installed into the BIOS and recognized automatically, such as with Dell or HP OEM keys. If you bought the key from a hardware retailer, you might have entered it earlier—perhaps on a receipt or in a confirmation box.