Windows 10: Windows Product Key Classification

Hi all,

I cannot turn on my laptop due to an issue on disk so the device shuts down quickly.
My question is I have windows product key sticker at least and I hope to use this one in a fresh installation.
But the problem is Im not sure if this license works on a different device or not.
Is it possible to see what type of windows license I have through a Microsoft page or something else?

Thank you

p.s: License belongs to windows 8 and upgraded to windows 10 previously

:)

 

Products and Classification selection for Windows 10 versions in WSUS

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are having trouble in getting patches through WSUS. I suggest you to refer the articles

Configure classifications and products to synchronize and

Select Products and Classifications and check if the information is helpful.



If the issue persists, I suggest you to post your query in
TechNet forums, where we have support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on WSUS to help you with the appropriate details.




Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Convert a Windows 8pro product key to a Windows 10pro produkt key

Hi Andre,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

I suggest you to Uninstall the license using the following steps.

• Press Windows key + X
• Click Command Prompt (Admin)
• At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs -upk
• Press Enter, this will uninstall the product key from the computer.

Further on, install Windows 8.1 activate the copy with the product key on the new machine. Then again upgrade the same to Windows 10 using Window Update or Media Creation Tool.

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

 

Where is my Product Key if I want to re-install?


Like davidhk said. But if you really want to see your windows key, I would suggest Belarc advisor. It will give you some useful information about your system, product keys of your software is among them (not only Microsoft, you will have listed most of your keys).