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Old 16th May 2008, 13:05
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Hi Whilst downloading Everest the system info tool i noticed " PRODUCT ID" and "PRODUCT KEY". does anyone know what these are please.

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Old 16th May 2008, 13:12
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Default Product Id? Product Key? Explaining the 2 please

I'm pretty sure they are your Windows product ID and product key.
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Old 16th May 2008, 13:22
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I'm pretty sure they are your Windows product ID and product key.

thanks for the reply. i think i 've just found out what a product key is, which i think is the plate on my laptop ( licence) which comes when you purchase it. Is that right?

What is the product id?? then
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Old 16th May 2008, 13:35
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Product ID is not written down, it only pops up on screen when you do telephone activation.
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Old 16th May 2008, 13:36
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i think i 've just found out what a product key is, which i think is the plate on my laptop ( licence) which comes when you purchase it. Is that right?
Yes.

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