Windows 10: Where can I get the serial number for my Windows 10?

Discus and support Where can I get the serial number for my Windows 10? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I just upgraded my computer. Because it's seen as a new system, Windows 10 says it needs to be activated. I was not aware that this would be an issue,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Francois Van Wyk2, Sep 4, 2024.

  1. FRANCOIS VAN WYK2
    Francois Van Wyk2 Win User

    Where can I get the serial number for my Windows 10?


    I just upgraded my computer. Because it's seen as a new system, Windows 10 says it needs to be activated. I was not aware that this would be an issue, so I didn't take note of my serial number/ product key before upgrading.I searched online and found two solutions:1. Find the original email with the serial number: I don't have that email any more.2. Find it on the Microsoft Store: I followed online instructions to look in my purchase history. There is no serial number attached to the purchase. It seems the system has changed since those suggestions were made.I also have a USB drive I created w

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    Francois Van Wyk2, Sep 4, 2024
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  2. CAPITANCATARRO
    CapitanCatarro Win User

    Windows 10 serial on OEM


    So I'll summarize steps made...

    1. Saved serial number (taken with Belarc Advisory) from preinstalled (half chinese language) Windows 8.1 (don't know exactly the version, suspect Windows 8.1 with bing) on tablet
    2. Formatted tablet
    3. Tried to make a clean Windows 10 (HOME, HOME N and also PRO, everytime with the same result) install with ISO taken with MediaCreationTool, during install (and also after completing installation) it says that the saved serial is not valid
    4. Tried to reinstall Windows 8.1 (ISO taken with MediaCreationTool again) HOME, it says that the serial is not valid

    So i suspect that the saved serial, is from a WINDOWS 8.1 WITH BING OEM version and this kind of ISO is not accessible/downloadable anywhere (at least I can't find it, any suggestion?)

    Still not tried SHOWKEY with that serial, I am in office now, and the serial is saved on a usb pen at home, will try this evening.

    So I'm stucked but if everything is like I suspect, it's incredible. If I have a tablet/notebook/netbook with Windows 8 preinstalled, it seems that I can update to Windows 10 without problems, but if I want to make a clean Windows 10 install that serial is not valid...
     
    CapitanCatarro, Sep 4, 2024
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  3. EDDIE GEMAYEL
    eddie gemayel Win User
    product serial number

    • product serial number
     
    eddie gemayel, Sep 4, 2024
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  4. TAMARA_SADEL
    tamara_sadel Win User

    Where can I get the serial number for my Windows 10?

    Serial number

    The serial number should be on a sticker somewhere on the desktop.

    You can also go into the BIOS to find the serial number.

    This link has the info, it says laptop, but should be the same steps:

    https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00034791
     
    tamara_sadel, Sep 4, 2024
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