http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/54467#M3063 <P>As you state, it is pre-installed in the BIOS.&nbsp; It is not retrievable.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you are using the factory load, it is not necessary to have the Product Key.</P> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:19:20 GMT Acer-Tommy 2013-03-04T16:19:20Z http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/52997#M2982 <P>Acer 5600u 64 bit pre installed windows 8, I know it is stored in the bios UEFI but how do I get the 25 digit product key. Key recovery software don't work, so I hope someone out there can help.</P> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:32:45 GMT http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/52997#M2982 donnydi 2013-03-01T13:32:45Z http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/54467#M3063 <P>As you state, it is pre-installed in the BIOS.&nbsp; It is not retrievable.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you are using the factory load, it is not necessary to have the Product Key.</P> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:19:20 GMT http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/54467#M3063 Acer-Tommy 2013-03-04T16:19:20Z http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/55555#M3157 <P>I know you are right, just hoped others my have been wrong. Thanks.</P> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:03:14 GMT http://community.acer.com/t5/Desktops-All-In-Ones/where-is-product-key-on-pre-installed-windows-8-and-how-do-I/m-p/55555#M3157 donnydi 2013-03-05T21:03:14Z