Windows 10: Unreadable product key - damaged when scratched off

Discus and support Unreadable product key - damaged when scratched off in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a new Windows Server 2022 Essentials product key. When scratching the code the marked part it was damaged and is unreadable. I currently can't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Zbigniew Noszka1, Mar 7, 2025.

  1. ZBIGNIEW NOSZKA1
    Zbigniew Noszka1 Win User

    Unreadable product key - damaged when scratched off


    I have a new Windows Server 2022 Essentials product key. When scratching the code the marked part it was damaged and is unreadable. I currently can't use it even though it has never been used and is new. Can Microsoft help me with this? Does it have a digital version of this key? I have the purchase invoice and I can send a photo of the key.

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    Zbigniew Noszka1, Mar 7, 2025
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  2. YOGESH1973
    yogesh1973 Win User

    Damaged Product Key on the Label

    Hi,

    I accidentally damaged product key on the label while I was trying to scratch off it. The product key became unreadable and is never used for activation. It is a system builder OEM Windows 10 Pro 64 bit license purchased in channel.

    I wonder if Microsoft can replace it or recover the Product Key? If so, what’s the procedure?

    Thank you.
     
    yogesh1973, Mar 7, 2025
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  3. W1110000
    w1110000 Win User
    Damaged Product Key on the Label

    Hi,

    I accidentally damaged product key on the label while I was trying to scratch off it. The product key became unreadable and is never used for activation. It is a system builder OEM Windows 10 Pro 64 bit license purchased in channel.

    I wonder if Microsoft can replace it or recover the Product Key? If so, what’s the procedure?

    Thank you.

    **Post was moved by Forum Moderator to the proper forum category.**
     
    w1110000, Mar 7, 2025
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  4. Q8FREEZONE
    q8FreeZone Win User

    Unreadable product key - damaged when scratched off

    damage new product key

    hi i bought windows 10 pro and I Damaged product key sticker when i scratch it it was very sticky what i do now ?
     
    q8FreeZone, Mar 7, 2025
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