Product Activation Key

Hi, how do i find my product activation key on a laptop? I can't use the sticker on the bottom as the codes been rubbed off through wear and tear. Have had the laptop about 3/4 years and it needs a complete re in stall but need to get my product activation
key first. -

Most laptops have a built in recovery partition that lets the users to restore the PC to factory default state. This can be done by pressing a shortcut key during boot (while displaying the manufacturer logo) or start the recovery process from with in Windows.
The recovery software even lets the user to create a recovery media (DVD/USB) and that media can be used to restore the PC.
Additionally, you can contact the laptop manufacturer and request for an installation media. They may charge if the laptop is out of warranty.
But note that clean installation requires drivers to be installed manually after installation of Windows. Recovery doesn't require user intervention anywhere.
Balaji Kundalam

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