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: If the system is still bootable, tools like Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder or ProduKey can extract the key directly from the Windows Registry.

: Most laptops or desktops have a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker attached to the bottom, back, or inside the battery compartment.

Before you activate, it is important to remember that Vista Starter was heavily "stripped down": Find your Windows product key - Microsoft Support