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"Before installation, I'm wondering how to find the product key for Windows 11/10. Can anyone assist me?"
When you clone Windows 11/10 to another computer or install Windows 11/10 on a new PC, finding the Windows 11/10 product key might seem like a big issue. Here, we offer you 5 ways to find the Windows 11/10 product key, including using CMD to find the Windows product key. Follow these methods if you want to get the Windows product key or license.
Tip 1: Use a Key Finder Tool to Locate Your Windows 11/10 Product Key
Supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11
The first method we recommend is using the new feature of the Key Finder tool - Product Key. This new feature is designed to retrieve the product key of Windows 11/10. You can download the PC transfer software to view the license of Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10/11, check Adobe keys, and even find your Office product key.
To find your Windows product key, follow these steps:
Step 1: Click the “Windows” key under the Registry Editor.
Step 2. Look for the Windows product key on the right. Click “Copy” to paste it, or choose one of the other two options:
"Save" – saves as a local PDF file.
"Print" – click to print key documents.
When it comes to how to find the product key for Windows 11/10, CMD and the Windows Registry can also do the job. However, CMD has limitations on license types, and the steps for the Registry are more complicated. If you prefer the most straightforward method, the professional version of Key Finder would be your top choice.
Tip 2: How to Find the Product Key for Windows 11/10 in the Registry
Supports all your unformatted Windows editions
Another way to find your product key is by using the Windows Registry. This will only work if you haven't reformatted your computer, as Windows stores the key in the Registry. Here's how to recover your Windows product key from the Registry:
Step 1: Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select "New," then choose "Text Document."
Step 2: Copy and paste the code below into Notepad.
MsgBox ConvertToKey(WshShell.RegRead("HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\DigitalProductId"))
Function ConvertToKey(Key)
Const KeyOffset = 52
i = 28
Chars = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789"
Do
Cur = 0
x = 14
Do
Cur = Cur * 256
Cur = Key(x + KeyOffset) + Cur
Key(x + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24) And 255
Cur = Cur Mod 24
x = x - 1
Loop While x >= 0
i = i - 1
KeyOutput = Mid(Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & KeyOutput
If (((29 - i) Mod 6) = 0) And (i <> -1) Then
i = i - 1
KeyOutput = "-" & KeyOutput
End If
Loop While i >= 0
ConvertToKey = KeyOutput
End Function
Step 3: Click “File” and then “Save As.” Name the file “productkey.vbs”.
Step 4. Close Notepad, and then double-click the .vbs file. After a few seconds, a pop-up window will display your product key:
Tip 3: How to Find the Product Key in Windows 11/10 Using CMD In the Windows 11 or Windows 10 operating system, you can locate the product key using the Command Prompt (CMD). Follow these steps: 1. First, press the `Win + X` key combination, and then choose "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin," depending on your system. 2. In the Administrator Command Prompt window that opens, copy and paste the following command, and then hit Enter: ``` wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey ``` 3. If your system has a product key, it will display below the command prompt. Typically, the key is shown in groups of five, like this: `XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX`, with some characters possibly replaced by asterisks (*). Please note that this method may not always work, especially in certain versions of Windows 10. If you cannot find the key using this approach, you might need to use third-party tools or contact Microsoft support for assistance.
A newer PC that can run Windows 8 or Windows 11/10
If you want to view the Windows 11/10 product key, CMD is a useful method to retrieve the Windows 11/10 product key. However, the Command Prompt only works with OEM licenses. Before resorting to the CMD method, you need to figure out the type of your license.
Here's a tip about Windows license types:
- Tip
- Retail key: You receive this when you purchase a Windows 11/10 license from the Microsoft Store or a retail outlet.
OEM key: An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has an agreement with Microsoft to preinstall an activated copy of Windows on the computers they sell. - Volume Licensing (MAK/KMS): Enterprises buy Windows licenses through Volume Licensing programs. There are two types of keys under this scheme – MAK and KMS.
Now, let's get into the detailed guide on how to find your Windows 11/10 product key:
Step 1: Open the CMD, and run it as an administrator by right-clicking.
Step 2: Once open, copy and paste the command below, then hit Enter. Your product key should appear.
"Use the WMIC command to query the OA3xOriginalProductKey for software licensing services"
For more details, please click on the link below, where you can learn more.
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Tip 4: Find the Windows 11/10 product key from the COA sticker
Older PCs running Windows XP, Vista, or 7
If your computer came with Windows XP, Vista, or 7 pre-installed, the product key is usually on a CoA sticker. This sticker can usually be found on the bottom of a laptop, and on the top, side, or bottom of a desktop tower.
Tip 5: Retrieve Windows 11/10 Product Key from Microsoft Store
Support for all editions of Windows that you purchase from the Microsoft Store
If you bought your Windows 11/10 license from the Microsoft Store, your key is stored in your Microsoft account. To get it, follow these steps:
- Go to the Microsoft Store > Downloads and keys > Subscriptions > Digital content.
Microsoft will also send your product key in the confirmation email. Check your inbox, and if you've deleted it, check your spam folder, or try one of the other methods to get your product key.
Conclusions
That's it for the ways to find your Windows product key. The first method works for all versions of Windows, including Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, as well as Windows 11/10. If you're not familiar with the Windows product key, I recommend you try out Method 1.