Have Window 8 CD but no key on box

I purchased the OEM when it first came out and I am now just getting around to installing the OS on a machine that has Vista.
The product key is not on the package.
Is it possible to find the key on the CD?
I inserted the CD and by right clicking found the file folders that were on it.
Would the product key be in one of these folders?
Thanks.

Is it possible to find the key on the CD?
Would the product key be in one of these folders?

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NO.

You need to return to the Retailer.

Thanks. I will have to look around for the rest of the packaging.

When you purchase Microsoft licensed software, it will have a license tag on the package. The key for Windows 8 is very tiny. See this for more information. How to Tell ? Software Also Keep It Real Also How to know you're buying genuine Windows - Microsoft Windows

Windows 8 key code

The original box is not close by right now so I will have to check later.

The DVD's are mass produced and all identical. You won't find the product code on the DVD itself. It should be on a peal off sticker inside the box. Or documented somewhere inside the box. It won't be printed on the box itself.

Mine came with a cardboard wrapper around the DVD. This had the key on it very small writing. This was inside another sleave that was the outside packaging.

Almost like they hope you toss it out.

popeye said:

Almost like they hope you toss it out.

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Now why would they do that , then you would have to buy another copy......what company would want to do such a thing