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The forum discussion centers on verifying the authenticity of a Windows key from a secondhand laptop. The original poster struggles to decipher the key on the sticker, while subsequent contributors recommend using tools like Magic Jelly Bean or Belarc Advisor to identify or verify the Windows product key. The overall tone is helpful, emphasizing caution when sharing sensitive information and suggesting practical steps to confirm genuine Windows installation.
Nannerson

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I've bought and repaired a 2nd hand laptop. Everything swell apart from trying to verify genuine windows.

The sticker on the base is all legible but for one group of numbers/letters.

Can anyone help me decipher? or have any clues?

I know win 7 keys are cheap, but it's the principle...


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ussnorway
VMVQ2 or WMVQ2 to my old eyes... for a senond hand system I wouldn't assume genuine keys but would instead run the Belarc Advisor.
Get it from the resource page here Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit

Be warned that B-Advisor will show ALL system details including all your product keys so please be careful posting un-edited screenshots from it on open forums.
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VMVQ2 or WMVQ2 to my old eyes... for a senond hand system I wouldn't assume genuine keys but would instead run the Belarc Advisor.
Get it from the resource page here Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit

Be warned that B-Advisor will show ALL system details including all your product keys so please be careful posting un-edited screenshots from it on open forums.
 
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