Product keys on the hardward itself indicates an OEM license and will only work with the original OEM installation disk (not with Microsoft upgrade or full retail product CD's). When using a recovery disk that came with the computer, there will be no need to enter this information as it is hard coded into the CD (or hard disk utility partition). If you have lost the original installation/recovery disk(s), you might be able to purchase one from the manufacturer for a nominal fee.
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