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How to find your Windows 11 or windows 10 product key

Curious about locating your Windows 11 product key? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to find your Windows 11 product key, which can be handy in case you ever need it.

Most computer users understand that a product key is necessary to activate Windows. However, many are unsure about where to find this key or how to retrieve it if it’s lost.

Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft’s popular operating system, arrived in October 2021 with a host of new features and improvements compared to its predecessor, Windows 10. Similar to previous major software releases, Windows 11 demands a product key for activation and complete usage.

In case you’ve misplaced your Windows 11 product key or require it for future use after activating Windows, no need to worry – there’s a way to locate it. In this article, we’ll outline how to discover your Windows 11 product key and offer tips on safeguarding it.

We hope this information will be helpful!

Required Equipment

Any PC or laptop running a legitimate Windows 11 edition.

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4 ways to find your product key:

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Method 1: Find Windows Product Key with Command Prompt

  • Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “cmd” in the Run dialog box.
  • Type wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey and press Enter.
  • Your Windows product key will be displayed in the Command Prompt.

Method 2: Find Windows Product Key with PowerShell

  • Open PowerShell as an administrator by searching for “PowerShell” in the Start menu, right-clicking on it, and selecting “Run as administrator”.
  • Type powershell "(Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey" and press Enter.
  • Your Windows product key will be displayed in the PowerShell window.

Method 3: Find Windows Product Key with Third-Party Software

There are various third-party software tools that can help you find your Windows product key, such as ProduKey by NirSoft or Belarc Advisor. Simply download and run the software, and it will display your product key.

Method 4: Find Windows Product Key from Registry

  • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, then type “regedit” and press Enter.
  • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform in the Registry Editor.
  • Double-click on the “BackupProductKeyDefault” key to view your Windows product key.

It’s important to note that if your computer came with Windows pre-installed and you upgraded to Windows 11, you may not need to enter a product key as the license may be tied to your hardware. However, if you’re doing a clean install of Windows 11 or moving the license to a new computer, you’ll need to find your product key.