Windows 10: Why is cmd prompt windows product key is different from registry editor BackupProductKey

When I find my windows product key with the cmd prompt it is different from the BackupProductKey shown in the registry editor. This computer was purchased with Win10Pro installed. I need to update windows let it stay at 1511 for years and want to make sure I don't have a problem with the product key should it be required. Thanks!

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CMD Disable, Registry editor disabled windows 10

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows.

I suggest you to change the registry value by using a different user account (create one), open a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), type regedit, press Enter and in the left pane navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System and look for DisableRegedit=1. Change it to 0 (zero), close the registry editor and restart the computer.

Unless you are in a domain where the Administrator has disabled it, this is nearly always caused by malware, so run your ‘anti’ programs.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

product key for Windows 10

appreciate carlo.

some how i was able to boot the original HD that came with Windows10

i was able to find the product key and it says windows 10 Home activated with a digital license

and i used cmd prompt & registry editor to find Key

both are giving different Product keys.

1. why is like that? which one is correct one?

2. can i use any of these Key on another device in future to install windows 10?

3. can i use this same key to upgrade to Windows latest OS like 11?

i'm Sorry so many questions but appreciate if you can clarify.

 

Modded Registry. Want Old Back....

did you try this

To restore the registry
Open Registry Editor.
Click Options, and then click Print to print these instructions. (If you are using the Help and Support Center, click Print above the topic area.) They will not be available after you shut down your computer in step 2.
Click Start, and then click Shut Down.
In the list, click Restart, and then click OK.
When you see the message Please select the operating system to start, press F8.
Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER.
NUM LOCK must be off before the arrow keys on the numeric keypad will function.

Use the arrow keys to highlight an operating system, and then press ENTER.
Caution

Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. Before making changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on your computer.
Notes

To open Registry Editor, click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
Choosing Last Known Good Configuration provides a way to recover from problems such as a newly added driver that may be incorrect for your hardware. It does not solve problems caused by corrupted or missing drivers or files.
When you choose Last Known Good Configuration, Windows restores information in registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet only. Any changes you have made in other registry keys remain.