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How to Find Your Windows Product Key

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If you’re planning to re-install Windows on your computer you are going to want to have your product key handy. Here’s how you can find your product key.

Command Prompt

  1. Open Command Prompt by pressing Win+R and typing cmd or by searching cmd in your Start Menu
  2. Type wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey and press Enter
  3. Your product key should be displayed

*Note that newer versions of Windows (Windows 10 & Windows 11) don’t always have a product key as they may be licensed using a digital license.

5 responses to “How to Find Your Windows Product Key”

  4. hi, it d’ont show the key

    Microsoft Windows [version 10.0.19045.2604]
    (c) Microsoft Corporation. Tous droits réservés.

    C:\Users\salee>wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    OA3xOriginalProductKey

    C:\Users\salee>wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    OA3xOriginalProductKey

    • You likely have a digital license which means Windows will automatically activate if you have to re-install.