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My Windows 7 is corrupted and no way I can get this repair tool working. The good thing is that I can format and make a fresh install, the bad thing is I lost the product key (I have the DVD). Right now I'm using an Ubuntu cd, and I think my registry is intact, so is there a way to get this product key using Ubuntu?

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The product key should be written on your PC's case, if you bought it with an OS... – Urinprobe Jul 22 '11 at 23:51
no, the Vista installation is written in my notebook, but I won an upgrade DVD for 7 because I bought it near the launch of windows 7, and that product key is in a DVD envelope that I lost. – Roberto Jul 23 '11 at 0:10
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Check the recommendations in our community FAQ on product key finders for Windows. I haven't used most of them myself, but some of them may support scanning the registry offline. – nhinkle♦ Jul 23 '11 at 0:20
You will need an operational Windows PC....dagondesign.com/articles/windows-xp-product-key-recovery/… – Moab Jul 23 '11 at 2:36
After several hours I got Windows running with many errors, but was able to retrieve the product key using Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder. Problem solved, but I think nhinkle and Moab tips were the right answer to my problem. – Roberto Jul 23 '11 at 2:56
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