Thanks, Robert, but you might not have noticed that near the end of my original message, I mentioned that I already tried doing CTRL + ALT + S.
Doing that on my old HP computer a couple years ago worked but not on my new one, even though I still use XP.
Paul
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--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Robert Burns <joyseyhere@...> wrote:
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> Ok try this click on Ctrl / alt then S that should pull up your tower Serial number . .
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> --- On Mon, 5/30/11, waltmatheus <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> From: waltmatheus <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Trying to find my HP serial #, etc...???
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, May 30, 2011, 3:17 PM
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> Keyfinder
> The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a freeware utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install windows from your registry.
> http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
> http://tinyurl.com/3hvvge
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> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Ardell Faul <ardell@> wrote:
> >
> > Sure. I like System Information for Windows. (SIW) You can download
> > the free version at
> > http://www.gtopala.com/download/siw-setup.exe
> >
> > If you want to read about it first, go to
> > http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html
> >
> > Scroll down a bit to get to the download site for the free vesion.
> >
> > Ardell Faul
> > Computer Monitor Service Inc.
> > Ardell's Laptop and PC Repair
> > 10816 E. Mission Ave.,
> > Spokane Valley, Wa. 99206
> > ardell@
> > 509-891-5188
> >
> >
> > On 5/30/2011 11:20 AM, Paul wrote:
> > >
> > > I have an HP Compaq 6000 NV 470 UT desktop (which I got in late 2009).
> > > I believe HP classifies this model as a "business" machine.
> > > If I somehow ever happened to misplace my serial number, is there some
> > > quick way that I can see on-screen info about my computer (model
> > > number, serial number, etc., etc.)? It'd be so much easier because
> > > it's impossible to get in back of it, the way it's situated; I have to
> > > use a mirror and flashlight!
> > > I thought the shortcut was something like CNTRL + ALT + S (all pressed
> > > simultaneously).
> > > I wonder, though, if that's different now and if the keystrokes were
> > > changed to something else.
> > > I tried CTRL + ALT + S just now but NOTHING happens AT ALL.
> > >
> > > Many thanks for any info/advice.
> > >
> > > Paul in West Los Angeles
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