Windows 10: Lost Windows Activation Key

So my parents bought me my first gaming pc a few years ago. It was prebuilt and came with windows 10 my Microsoft said home before I initialised my current one. Over the years I’ve upgraded almost every part of my pc: ram, motherboard, psu, gpu, case, fans, cpu.Literally yesterday I was minding my business on my pc, then suddenly everything was freezing. I held the power button and reloaded it and it said my m.2 original prebuilt was frying this has os. Today I got a new m.2 and reinstalled windows thinking I could just load it up and fix all the data I lost, but troubleshooting my key i

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lost windows activation key

There are a couple of challenges to address here regarding your Windows activation key:

1. Recovering Lost Keys: Microsoft doesn't have a built-in recovery system for lost Windows product keys. However, there are two options to check:
   
   • Physical Copies: If you purchased physical copies of Windows, the product key might be on a sticker on the packaging or the disc itself. Double-check for these.
     
   • Third-Party Recovery Tools: Some third-party tools like NirSoft's Produkey or ShowKeyPlus can scan your registry and potentially retrieve the key used for the current Windows installation (if any). Use these tools with caution as some might contain bundled software.
     
2. Activation on Downloaded Windows: Microsoft generally doesn't allow activation keys purchased separately to activate downloaded Windows versions. Keys are typically tied to a specific installation method (retail copy, OEM - pre-built machines).
   

Here's how you can proceed:

• Check for Physical Copies: Look for the product key sticker on your old Windows installation media or packaging.
  
• Consider Third-Party Recovery Tools (at your own risk): Use tools like Produkey or ShowKeyPlus to see if they can retrieve the key from your current machine's registry.
  
• Contact Microsoft Support: While they might not be able to recover lost keys, they can clarify activation options for downloaded Windows. Explain your situation and inquire about possibilities for activating this specific installation.
  

If recovering the key proves unsuccessful and Microsoft support doesn't offer an activation solution for your downloaded Windows, you might need to consider purchasing a new Windows license specific to downloaded installations.

 

Lost Windows Activation Product Key

I recently lost my Windows 10 pro Activation product key and now Microsoft wants me to activate my windows but now i dnt have any product key please suggest me the way i dnt want to lost my all data...

 

Lost Windows Key

Hi Saravanan,

I would suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

To start Product Activation:

• Go to Start, then select Settings, choose
  Update & security, and then select Activation.
• If your device is not activated, the Activate by phone option will be available.

Hope this information is helpful.