Windows serial number location
 

So it's about time I nuked my machine after a good infection by w32.randex and the spyware it brought have become a large headache.
However, My microsoft sticker is in a file and being to lazy to dig through all my files, figured I'd ask:
Is the serial number entered at windows setup the same number you see on My computer > right click > Properties? It looks one digit short of the windows 2000 16 digit serial numbers.

I know it is the serial number in 95/98, but can't bloody remember if it works that way in 2000 :rolleyes:

Also, where in the registry can the windows serial be found?

No, the serial number is hidden and encrypted, there are utils out there that will find and display it for you. I'll see if I can find one.

Ok found it, go here and download keyfinder. Run it and it will tell you what your product key is.

This prog will be helpful also http://www.lavalys.com/products/down...ng=en&pageid=3
it gives you a ton of info about your system, and under the operating system tab you can find out everything about what your running, your key, ID, how long yoru system's been up and much much more, Its the frist think i install when i build systems for people or clean up mine.

I downloaded that software, it seems pretty nice. So I ran the "report" feature, it generated 154 page report about my computer :crazy: WOW. This program lists EVERYTHING about a computer.

Nice pick. Thanks for the heads up Shadowalker.

A free download of Belarc advisor will show it on the first page...

www.Belarc.com