For those who’ve reinstalled Windows 11, how did you go about finding your product key? I’ve come across a few methods but I’m not sure which one is the most reliable. Just trying to avoid running into issues mid-install. Can anyone please help me with how to find the product key or share any relevant steps?
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Hello @verbnigge ,
Thank you for reaching out. There are a few reliable ways to find your Windows 11 product key, especially helpful if you’re reinstalling Windows and want to avoid any hiccups. Here are the most effective methods:
- Using PowerShell: Open PowerShell as Administrator. Run this command “(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey”. This will return the product key, similar to the Command Prompt method.
- Using the Windows Registry: Press Windows + S, type regedit, and select Run as administrator. Navigate to the following path “Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform”. Look for a value named BackupProductKeyDefault on the right. If available, this key usually shows the backup product key used during activation.
These methods generally work for OEM or retail versions of Windows. If you upgraded from Windows 10 or activated via a digital license linked to your Microsoft account, the product key may not be shown, but Windows will reactivate automatically after reinstalling.
Hope this answers your query! Feel free to reach out if you have any queries.
Best regards,
John Cooper
Hexnode UEM
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