Large customers accessed keys via the old SAP Service Marketplace (now deprecated). You may need to contact your former IT procurement team.
Crystal XI R2 keys are typically formatted in two styles:
| Version | Key Format Example | Where to find |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Full Professional | A1B2C-3D4E5-F6G7H-8I9J0-K1L2M | Yellow sticker inside CD case |
| OEM (Dell/HP bundled) | OEM-XXX-1234567 | Stuck to the computer chassis or in BIOS |
If you have the original email from "Business Objects Store" (pre-SAP), search your inbox for "Order Confirmation" or "License Certificate".
Because Crystal Reports XI R2 reached its "End of Life" (EOL) many years ago:
If the software is currently installed on the machine, the key is stored in the Windows Registry.
SerialNumber or ProductKey.