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I'm installing a SSD into new Dell. Where do I find my windows key? I have a windows install dvd but I can't find my windows key.

I'm installing a SSD into new Dell. Where do I find my windows key? I have a windows install dvd but I can't find my windows key.

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Ubuntu is nigger shit, its the microjew of the linux world, also filled with bloat.

At least link to Mint which is still easy for new comers. https://linuxmint.com/

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Debian is the same weighted down nigger jew shit. At least tell him to research active linux distros. Theyre purpose size install style is all varying. Kali is security and hacking edubuntu is science elementary os is school based l8nux mint and ubuntu kde are desktop full features. Grab an xcfe linux version of debian or ubuntu for a lite weight option. Though even akde linux os only 1gb compared to 16 or so for windows. Arch is a build every package linux. Got manually install all components so have print guide out. Ubuntu is byfar the most useable versio. Of linux hige repos of ppl fixing stuff and bring high compatible

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... did you have a stroke near the end there?

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No no fat fingers cause spelling issues

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You didn't hear the news of Mint? I think they are jewing too recently.

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I did not hear the news, got a link?

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https://poal.co/s/Linux/491309

Some deal with mozilla.

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OP couldn't find the license key in the UEFI and you are pushing Mint over Ubuntu?

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a key is stored in the UEFI but not displayed anywhere directly. that key is specific to that hardware layout and the version of windows it came with and will automatically register itself any time you do a bog standard reinstall. you have to fuck around with the original downloaded image to force a different version of windows than what came with the machine which is not difficult but then wont automatically register, for that you need to buy a key or use a key management service.

most people dont know how to extract the key from the UEFI to begin with.

a more correct response would be giving him the instructions to do it through powershell - eg 'wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey'

just tested that on my machine and sure enough, it returns the original Windows 10 basic key and not the Windows 10 Pro key generated by the kms.