In this article, we will discuss how to find your Windows 11 product key. This can be useful if you need to reinstall the system or reactivate the operating system in certain situations. We’ll explore several methods to retrieve your product key, including using Command Prompt, PowerShell, the Registry Editor, and third-party applications.
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Method 1: Finding the Product Key in System Settings
The first step to locating your product key is to check the system settings.
1. Open the “Start” menu and select “Settings.”
2. Go to “System” and select “Activation.”
3. In the activation status section, it should indicate whether the system is activated, which means you have a valid key.
Method 2: Using Command Prompt
Command Prompt allows you to retrieve the product key for systems with pre-installed Windows.
1. In the Windows search bar, type “cmd” and open Command Prompt.
2. Enter the following command: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey
3. Press Enter. If you have a digital license, the product key may not be displayed.
Method 3: Using Windows PowerShell
This method is similar to Command Prompt but through Windows PowerShell.
1. Open PowerShell by right-clicking the “Start” menu and selecting “Windows PowerShell.”
2. Enter the following command: Get-WmiObject -query "select * from SoftwareLicensingService" | Select-Object OA3xOriginalProductKey
3. Press Enter. The product key will appear on the screen.
Method 4: Checking the Registry Editor
You can also find the product key through the Registry Editor.
1. Type regedit in the Windows search bar and open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform
3. Look for the BackupProductKeyDefault entry, where the product key will be listed.
Method 5: Using a Visual Basic Script (VBS)
For this method, you need to create a Visual Basic Script (VBS) file.
1. Copy the following code and paste it into Notepad:
Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
regKey = "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\"
DigitalProductId = WshShell.RegRead(regKey & "DigitalProductId")
WinProductName = "Windows Product Name: " & WshShell.RegRead(regKey & "ProductName") & vbNewLine
WinProductID = "Windows Product ID: " & WshShell.RegRead(regKey & "ProductID") & vbNewLine
WinProductKey = ConvertToKey(DigitalProductId)
strProductKey ="Windows Key: " & WinProductKey
WinProductID = Win8ProductName & WinProductID & strProductKey
MsgBox(WinProductKey)
MsgBox(WinProductID)
Function ConvertToKey(regKey)
Const KeyOffset = 52
isWin = (regKey(66) \ 6) And 1
regKey(66) = (regKey(66) And &HF7) Or ((isWin8 And 2) * 4)
j = 24
Chars = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789"
Do
Cur = 0
y = 14
Do
Cur = Cur * 256
Cur = regKey(y + KeyOffset) + Cur
regKey(y + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24)
Cur = Cur Mod 24
y = y -1
Loop While y >= 0
j = j -1
winKeyOutput = Mid(Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & winKeyOutput
Last = Cur
Loop While j >= 0
If (isWin = 1) Then
keypart1 = Mid(winKeyOutput, 2, Last)
insert = "N"
winKeyOutput = Replace(winKeyOutput, keypart1, keypart1 & insert, 2, 1, 0)
If Last = 0 Then winKeyOutput = insert & winKeyOutput
End If
a = Mid(winKeyOutput, 1, 5)
b = Mid(winKeyOutput, 6, 5)
c = Mid(winKeyOutput, 11, 5)
d = Mid(winKeyOutput, 16, 5)
e = Mid(winKeyOutput, 21, 5)
ConvertToKey = a & "-" & b & "-" & c & "-" & d & "-" & e
End Function
2. Save the file with a .vbs extension.
3. Double-click the file, and a window will appear with the product key.
Method 6: Using Third-Party Applications
There are various third-party applications that can help you find your product key. For example, the free ShowKeyPlus utility is available in the Windows Store.
1. Install and open the application.
2. In the main window, the installed product key and other useful information will be displayed.
Method 7: License Sticker or Email
If your computer or laptop came with pre-installed Windows, there may be a sticker with the product key on your device. It’s usually found on the bottom of a laptop or on the back of a desktop tower. If you purchased the key online, check your email or invoice.
The product key is essential for activating Windows 11. Be sure to store it in a safe place and avoid sharing it with others to prevent unauthorized use.
