Windows key rubbed off on my sticker!

HP pavilion DV4-1543sb
Win 7 64-bit
Hello!
I am hoping to do a fresh reinstall of my computer to hopeflly solve some issues I've been having with it. As I was reading the steps to do a fresh windows install, it said that I would need the activation key which is located on the sticker on the bottom of my laptop. Unfortuantely, the text on the paper sticker has rubbed off! Not expecting this to happen, I had never written it down.
I have taken a picture of the sticker, but don't want to post it on a public forum as it includes my product key as well.
Any tips on figuring out my key another way, or providing me with a replacement? Some of the numbers are still legible.
Thanks!

Hi There,
HP gives option for customers to create recovery media for OS re-installation, hope you have the disc created with you. if yes, Ideally disc does not prompt for any windows keys and installation should go smooth without any error.Alternatively, you can order a set of recovery media via phone/email support, using which makes notebook as good as factory installed OS setup.
Also, if you try to install OS using retail version of OS, key available in the bottom of notebook does not work as it’s a OEM key.
Hope it helps.
Thank you,
Waseem – HP 2LS
Regards,
WW
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