Lost Windows 7 Enterprise product key

[saltypepper]

I need this to activate Windows, and if I don't, it does some annoying stuff, like you can only have a desktop background for every hour, and it will keep reminding you about that, and I won't be able to use some stuff.

Any way I can deal with this?

 

[Chickenfoot]

First off, is this on a laptop or desktop pc? Did windows 7 enterprise come pre-installed? If not, where did you purchase the license from (with a CD or online)?

I can't really promise to solve your problem, but if you give me this information I can try to help

 

[2205]

You can call Microsoft to have some assistance ^^

 

[saltypepper]

First off, is this on a laptop or desktop pc? Did windows 7 enterprise come pre-installed? If not, where did you purchase the license from (with a CD or online)?

I can't really promise to solve your problem, but if you give me this information I can try to help

It came pre-installed, however I had to reinstall 2 times because of computer issues. It's a laptop.

I don't think I can call either, I'm 11 and don't have money.

 

[Chickenfoot]

Okay, first off make sure that your current windows version is the same as the version it came preinstalled with,

Then take this code:

Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
MsgBox ConvertToKey(WshShell.RegRead("HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\DigitalProductId"))

Function ConvertToKey(Key)
Const KeyOffset = 52
i = 28
Chars = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789"
Do
Cur = 0
x = 14
Do
Cur = Cur * 256
Cur = Key(x + KeyOffset) + Cur
Key(x + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24) And 255
Cur = Cur Mod 24
x = x -1
Loop While x >= 0
i = i -1
KeyOutput = Mid(Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & KeyOutput
If (((29 - i) Mod 6) = 0) And (i <> -1) Then
i = i -1
KeyOutput = "-" & KeyOutput
End If
Loop While i >= 0
ConvertToKey = KeyOutput
End Function

and paste it in a notepad file, then save the file as a .vbs file, and open the file, and try to copy the key, hopefully it should work.

Alternatively, try looking around your laptop (bottom, under the battery, etc.) there should be a sticker with the product code on it.

Or try to look for a program that can retrieve a Windows 7 OEM key (I believe Nirsoft has one) and use that.

I really hope I managed to help you with your problem.

 

[saltypepper]

Turns out this computer had Home Premium before. D:

 

[Chickenfoot]

In that case, if you choose to reinstall Home Premium, I believe it will automatically be activated, if you want to continue using Enterprise, I believe there are programs that can remove the disturbances of Genuine Advantage, though if you do use one, make sure it's safe first.