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The thread discusses reinstalling Windows 7 without the product key. The original poster is concerned about whether the key stored on their system will be removed during installation and how to retrieve it, as they currently don't know its location. Responders suggest using software or PowerShell commands to recover the existing product key, indicating that the key is still accessible on the system for reactivation.
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nimutu48

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Hey my pc need to get win7 base new installed, just have a cd and no key.
is it taking the old key out of my pc system if i start install new? or do i need a key to type it into it ??
acctualy its original system with key installed but like i said no idea where is the key.+
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livix07

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You can use a free software such as those described in this article to retrieve the product key from your Windows 7:
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Neemobeer

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You can just open a powershell prompt and type
$(Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey
 
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