Windows 10: Finding my computer product key

Hi Administrator


I have a problem in activating my windows 10 and it was downloaded and now I am not able to do my works and change things for the security of my computer. I bought this computer as second hand from local dealers.


Hope my request will be accepted.


With Regards


Mbuso Kingdom Gumedze

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How to find product key?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



If you are looking for Windows Operating system product key then please refer the article

Find your Windows product key and see if that helps.



You can also try extracting the Windows product key using the WMIC command on command prompt. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows +
   S key together to open Search.
   
2. Now type CMD and select Run as administrator.
   
3. Accept the UAC prompts.
   
4. Type in the following command and hit enter:
   wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey
   

If you are looking for Office product key then you can refer the article

Find your Office product key



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to Find Windows 10 Product Key

Hi Jyothi,

There are different ways to check your product key depending on how you obtain your Windows 10. See
Find your Windows Product Key support article.

If you have a new computer with preinstalled Windows 10, you can also retrieve your product key by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey in the command prompt.
• Press Enter.

Do get back to us should you encounter any difficulties.

 

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