Windows 10: "The product key you entered didn't work"

Hello,

I just bought Windows 10 on the Microsoft website for $139 and got a product key. When I go into settings and enter the product key, I get a message saying the product key didn't work. Why doesn't it work? Thank you.

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Error: 0x80070424, "the product key you entered didn't work. Check the product key or enter a different one" on Windows 10

Thanks Andre,

That does not work. As I stated in my question I get an error code of 0x80070424 "the product key you entered didn't work. Check the product key or enter a different one.

Any other suggestions?

 

i know the product id but forget the product key

Hello,





There is still a way to search for your product key. Kindly follow the steps below for you to know your product key:

• Press Windows key + X
• Click Command Prompt (admin)
• Enter the following command: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
• Then hit Enter

The product key will be revealed, copy the product key then enter it.

Give us an update on what happens.

 

Enter a Product key

Hi MohammadMoharram,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



To get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, kindly reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the version of Windows installed on your PC, is that Windows 10 Home or Pro?
2. Are you receiving any error message, when you are trying to activate your Windows 10?
3. Have you purchased the product key for Windows 10 while purchasing the laptop?
4. How did you run windows recovery?

However, I suggest you to refer this thread article on
using the Activation troubleshooter and
Activation in Windows 10, and check if that helps.



I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,