Product keys for Windows 8 computers aren't printed on a sticker. They're encrypted in the BIOS. How might that affect you? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

One thing that has been common on notebook and desktop computers purchased at retail for years is a little sticker on the bottom or on the back of the machine that has the Windows product key. The ...

Microsoft might ask you to enter your Windows 7 key during the process in order to qualify for the $14.99 upgrade. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

In an amusing twist that undoubtedly spells the end of some hapless manager's career, Microsoft has accidentally gifted pirates with a free, fully-functioning Windows 8 license key. If you so desire, ...

Those purchasing Windows 8 PCs are noticing that the small "Certificate of Authenticity" that is normally home to the product key is missing, and instead a "Genuine Microsoft" label has replaced it.

Microsoft finally released the much anticipated Windows 8 OS a couple of days back and users can now Download Windows 8 ISO as we’ll explain further down in this article. Amidst lot of loopholes and ...

This is kind of a big deal. Microsoft is letting customers (or rather users) with non-legit Windows installations to legally upgrade to the newly released Windows 8 operating system. What’s more ...

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