I've lost Windows 7 license key

As stated in the topic, unfortunately I've lost the license key to my Windows 7: Home Premium
due to the damage to the sticker (after 3-4 years it completely faded)
and by chance it just occurred that I needed to re-install the system (recovery didn't work)
So my question is how to effectively contact Toshiba about recovering the licence key?
I'm asking since Polish Toshiba site has completely closed off the possibility of contact.
I do not need the recovery disc (as I've seen in some topics) just licence key

> {quote:title=TomDexter wrote:}{quote}
> >Meaning I have to either buy recovery disc from Toshiba and gain the licence or plainly buy new Windows
> In case you did not create own Recovery Disk in the past, you can order a recovery disk from Arvato service or you will purchase own Windows containing new serial key.
I did not, I had access to original Windows disc and didn't think I would be unable to recover the system. I'll need to gain access to new Windows OS (price of the recovery disc is almost the same as the new OS).
Thanks for the answers.

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