How to Find Product Key for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2

Ralph Adolphs

Updated: January 11, 2024

• Question 1: "As there was something wrong with my SQL Server 2008 R2, I need to reinstall it. But I lost the product key. Is it possible to find it? Please help!"
• Question 2: "Hi, I just want to update my SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2008 R2 but it asks for product key. I didn't keep it at all after I installed my SQL Server 2008 for the first time. Is there any easy way to find out the product key, or another solution? Thanks."

When facing license recovery challenges for installed SQL Server instances, specialized solutions like iSumsoft Product Key Finder enable efficient retrieval of lost activation credentials. Discover how to recover lost SQL Server 2008 R2 product keys through automated key extraction technology, ensuring instant license recovery without registry modifications.

Retrieve SQL Server 2008 R2 Product Key with iSumsoft Key Finder [2024 Guide]

Step 1: Download and install iSumsoft Product Key Finder software on your SQL Server 2008 R2 host machine through our official download portal.

Step 2: Initiate the automated scanning process by clicking the Start Recovery button to perform comprehensive license detection across system registries and installed applications.

Step 3: Review the organized output displaying software names, associated product keys, and license IDs - locate your SQL Server 2008 R2 entry in the verified results.

Step 4: Preserve recovered licenses by selecting Save to File, choosing your preferred directory and filename format for secure archival of activation credentials.

Step 5: Access the exported license details to facilitate SQL Server 2008 R2 reactivation, version upgrades, or disaster recovery scenarios requiring license validation.