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After activating a Windows 7 computer, it will be foolhardy to think that you won’t need the activation key anymore. Let’s say you want to reinstall the operating system, but you’ve misplaced or forgot the key. What do you do? Can you recover Windows 7 license key? While this may sound intimidating at first, learning how to find Windows 7 product key is straightforward with the right methods. So, read on to learn how to find Windows 7 product key using CMD and other simple recovery methods.
Part 1. What Is Windows 7 Product Key
Before downloads became common, Windows operating systems came in physical optical discs like CDs. But due to duplication issues, Microsoft began assigning specific numbers to each copy sold. This way, the software can only be used after entering the included installation key. So, Windows 7 license or product key is a 25-character code that activates the operating system after installing it. This key is sometimes called a product code, CD key, or key code.
It’s vital to remember that the product key comes in the Windows 7 OS card inside the box. If your computer comes preinstalled with Windows, the product key should be on the COA (Certificate of Authenticity) sticker on the device. And if you can’t find or lost the key, contact the manufacturer or apply some quick fixes to get Windows 7 product key using Command prompt, Registry or Product key finder.
Part 2. Why Do You Need to Get the Windows 7 Product Key
As I’ve said, Windows OS is now downloadable. Therefore, long gone are the days of printed installation keys. But what happens if your hard disc needs formatting due to malware or virus attack? Or, you want to reinstall the operative system? These are some of the reasons why it’s a bright idea to find the Windows 7 product key. Remember, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7. Therefore, it’s best to switch to Windows 10 or 8 to enjoy frequent updates.
Also Read: How to Find Windows 10 Product Key Using Command Prompt
Part 3. Steps to Find Windows 7 Product Key Using Command Prompt
Now that you know the vital benefits of activating a Windows computer, let’s learn how to get Windows 7 product key from command prompt. Command Prompt or Windows Command Processor is a useful command-line interpreter for executing multiple commands like recovering the Windows 7 cense. Note that command lines are not case-sensitive.
Below is the easy procedure of how to find a Windows 7 product key with Command Prompt:
Step 1. Open your desktop’s Start menu at the bottom-left corner and then search Run. Alternatively, press the Windows + R shortcut to launch the Run app.
Step 2. Next, type “cmd” in the textbox marked as Open, and then click the Ok button. You can also press Enter to confirm.
Steps 3. On the pop-up window, key in or paste the following code/command:
wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey
Step 4. Press Enter to run the command. You will see the original product key if the computer came preinstalled with a Windows 7 OS.
Step 5. Please write down the activation key and save it somewhere safe. If this method fails, proceed to our next trick.
Part 4. How to Find Windows 7 Product Key in Registry
Another simple way to recover your Windows 7 product key is by using Windows Registry. Usually, Windows 7 activation code is saved in the Registry Editor. Therefore, it’s super-duper easy to view the activation ID with Registry. Let’s see how to do that!
Step 1. Click the Windows 7 Start menu and then enter Run and search it. An easier way is to press Windows + R on your keyboard to open the Run window.
Step 2. Now type “Regedit” in the Open textbox and then tap the OK button. You will see the Registry Editor window launch.
Step 3. Launch the Registry Editor app if prompted and then find the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Install\UserData” folders and then hit the Ctrl +F keyboard shortcut.
Step 4. On the pop-up Find window, enter “productid” and then tap the Find Next button to locate the ProductID key.
Step 5. Double-click the ProductID key and then copy the registration code. Click OK before saving your Windows 7 registration key somewhere. However, it’s best to click the Cancel button instead of OK to avoid making unnecessary changes to the ProductID key.
Step 6. Close the Registry Editor window and then activate your computer. Enjoy!
Part 5. How to Find Windows 7 Product Key using A Windows Product Key Finder
Some may find the above two Windows 7 product ID recovery methods complicated to understand or can’t find the product key altogether. Instead, use the PassFab Product Key Recovery. It’s a lightweight, fast, and simple-to-use desktop program that allows you to find Windows 7 registration key with a single mouse click. On top of Windows 7, users can also recover license keys for Windows 10, 8, XP, and Vista. Surprisingly, it can recover activation IDs for Internet Explorer, SQL Server, and Microsoft Office 2019,2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007.
Apply these straightforward steps to recover a Windows 7 Product Key with PassFab Product Key Recovery:
Step 1. Download, install and run the PassFab Product Key Recovery on your PC. That should take a few seconds.
Step 2. On the home window, click the blue Get Key button at the bottom. You’ll immediately see your Windows 7 registration code. The program will also extract registration codes for other programs like Internet Explorer.
Step 3. Now you’re set to save the Windows 7 license key. To do that, press the Generate Text button and then enter a name that you’ll easily remember when searching for the text document.
Step 4. Finally, tap Open Folder on the PassFab Product Key Recovery tool to view your recovered product keys.
The Bottom Line
I’m confident you can now find the Windows 7 product key using CMD effortlessly. While it beats logic why Microsoft makes it a bit complicated to locate the product keys, we can assume that the company doesn’t want any third-party access. Nonetheless, using the command prompt offers super-fast results. But if you intend to locate the installation key for Windows 10, 8, or 7, use Registry or PassFab Product Key Finder. Just install and run it, and recover your product key.
Microsoft no longer sells Windows 7.
Warning:
You do not buy a Product Key by itself, as they are normally stolen/pirated, Volume Licenses which are not for private use, or MSDN keys which are not to be sold by the original subscription holder.
Make sure that you buy the complete sealed package (DVD, license)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop.aspx
Read Section: Beware of Product Keys sold separately.
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If you had already paid for 7 Pro yourself or it came preinstalled:
Is it a Retail, OEM System Builders or OEM preinstalled (Dell, HP, etc.) license and is it still activated?
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The Product Key consists of 25 digits, divided into 5 groups of 5 digits and the layout looks like this:
xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
The 24 used are:
2346789BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY
The 12 unused are:
015AEILNOSUZ
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If installed and activated and a Retail or OEM system Builders license and you have lost the product key that came with the purchase use these free programs:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
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If you bought it from Microsoft:
Find your downloads and product keys
Most software you buy directly from Microsoft Store as a digital download, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, can be downloaded, installed, or reinstalled in order history. Find the software and then select Product key/Install.
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If OEM preinstalled (Dell, HP, etc.) license:
The COA sticker, which has the Product Key on it, is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.
With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.
Product Key finder programs do NOT find a useable product key on OEM preinstalled operating systems (Dell, HP, etc.)
Key Finder Programs used on preinstalled Operating Systems only find the Manufacturer's Product Key which was used on multiple machines during manufacture and what they find is not suitable to use for a reinstall or activation problems.
Cheers.
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Windows product keys are 25 alphanumeric characters grouped into 5 groups of 5.
If Windows 7 was pre-installed on your computer by the manufacturer, the product key will be on the COA sticker affixed to the computer. This is usually on the bottom of laptops (sometimes inside the battery compartment) or on the top, side, or back of a desktop/tower. It looks like this:
DO NOT POST YOUR WINDOWS PRODUCT KEY HERE.
The following 24 characters are used:
2346789BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY
The following 12 characters are not used:
015AEILNOSUZ
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Is it a Retail, OEM System Builders or OEM preinstalled (Dell, HP, etc.) license and is it still activated?
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The Product Key consists of 25 digits, divided into 5 groups of 5 digits and the layout looks like this:
xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
The 24 used are:
2346789BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY
The 12 unused are:
015AEILNOSUZ
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If installed and activated and a Retail or OEM system Builders license and you have lost the product key that came with the purchase use these free programs:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
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If you bought it from Microsoft:
Find your downloads and product keys
Most software you buy directly from Microsoft Store as a digital download, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, can be downloaded, installed, or reinstalled in order history. Find the software and then select Product key/Install.
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If OEM preinstalled (Dell, HP, etc.) license:
The COA sticker, which has the Product Key on it, is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.
With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.
Product Key finder programs do NOT find a useable product key on OEM preinstalled operating systems (Dell, HP, etc.)
Key Finder Programs used on preinstalled Operating Systems only find the Manufacturer's Product Key which was used on multiple machines during manufacture and what they find is not suitable to use for a reinstall or activation problems.
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If you continue to still have problems:
Contact Microsoft:
Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 - Windows Help - Microsoft Support
When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your Internet connection to activate online. If you have problems activating online, you can activate using the phone.
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If you have to use Phone Activation, read this detailed information about using that method:
"How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone"
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html
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If you have problems using that method contact Microsoft Support:
To contact Microsoft Support:
Contact support
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/contact-support
Also: https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/en-au/contact/menu/software/windows/setup/
Cheers.
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Is it a Retail, OEM System Builders or OEM preinstalled (Dell, HP, etc.) license and is it still activated?
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The Product Key consists of 25 digits, divided into 5 groups of 5 digits and the layout looks like this:
xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
The 24 used are:
2346789BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY
The 12 unused are:
015AEILNOSUZ@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
If installed and activated and a Retail or OEM system Builders license and you have lost the product key that came with the purchase use these free programs:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
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If you bought it from Microsoft:
Find your downloads and product keys
Most software you buy directly from Microsoft Store as a digital download, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, can be downloaded, installed, or reinstalled in order history. Find the software and then select Product key/Install.
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If OEM preinstalled (Dell, HP, etc.) license:
The COA sticker, which has the Product Key on it, is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.
With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.
Product Key finder programs do NOT find a useable product key on OEM preinstalled operating systems (Dell, HP, etc.)
Key Finder Programs used on preinstalled Operating Systems only find the Manufacturer's Product Key which was used on multiple machines during manufacture and what they find is not suitable to use for a reinstall or activation problems.
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If you continue to still have problems:
Contact Microsoft:
Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 - Windows Help - Microsoft Support
When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your Internet connection to activate online. If you have problems activating online, you can activate using the phone.
___________________________________________________
If you have to use Phone Activation, read this detailed information about using that method:
"How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone"
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html
_________________________________________________
If you have problems using that method contact Microsoft Support:
To contact Microsoft Support:
Contact support
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/contact-support
Also: https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/en-au/contact/menu/software/windows/setup/
Cheers.
Thanks for the reply. This is for Windows 7 Pro OEM Software. I am in the process of installing Win7 and I am at the point where it wants the Product Key; the letters and numbers in blocks of 5 characters. I have not gotten to the point of activation. After entering the product key, I get the error "The product key does not current Windows SKU." At this point, I am stuck.
Everything involving contacting Microsoft seems to imply that I am trying to activate Windows but I have not gotten to that point, yet.
The links seem to deal with activation as well which is not helpful at this point. Maybe they will be later on if I can get there.
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After entering the product key, I get the error "The product key does not current Windows SKU." At this point, I am stuck.
You left out "match"
That error means the product key is not for Windows 7 Pro, but a different edition.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/lync/en-US/d8001b46-b5d4-4915-a074-e5288a5846c5/win-7-product-key-does-not-match-win-7-sku?forum=w7itproinstall
"e.g. The product key on the COA won't successfully activate a Professional edition, if the pkey is for Home Premium (as an example)."
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After entering the product key, I get the error "The product key does not current Windows SKU." At this point, I am stuck.
You left out "match"
That error means the product key is not for Windows 7 Pro, but a different edition.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/lync/en-US/d8001b46-b5d4-4915-a074-e5288a5846c5/win-7-product-key-does-not-match-win-7-sku?forum=w7itproinstall
"e.g. The product key on the COA won't successfully activate a Professional edition, if the pkey is for Home Premium (as an example)."
OK, thanks. Guess I'm screwed.
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I wouldn't give up so easily.
Microsoft has Activation Specialists that can help you (actual human beings).
It used to be that when you called the toll free number the advice was not to respond to any of the prompts and eventually you would be connected to a human being but that is not the way it seems to work these days (I just called and checked again).
Click the Start Button/Orb and enter the following:
slui.exe 4
Press the Enter key, then choose your nearest location, then click Next:
Call the toll free number:
The first question will be do you consent to recording the call or do you not so make your choice to continue.
Eventually you well get a prompt that says:
For security purposes please enter the following number on your phone's touch tone pad:
You must enter the requested digits. If you do nothing, you will be disconnected.
Then you can sit and wait through the prompts (do not respond to any prompts) and eventually be transferred to a human being.
Explain your situation and they should help you.
If they don't help or can't help just hang up and call back again and the chances are good that you will talk to a different person and eventually you should find some nice person that will help you.
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You never read his question and all replies.
They don't have it installed.
Thanks for the reply. This is for Windows 7 Pro OEM Software. I am in the process of installing Win7 and I am at the point where it wants the Product Key; the letters and numbers in blocks of 5 characters. I have not gotten to the point of activation. After entering the product key, I get the error "The product key does not current Windows SKU." At this point, I am stuck.
Everything involving contacting Microsoft seems to imply that I am trying to activate Windows but I have not gotten to that point, yet.
How do they click the Start Orb when it is not installed?
Their problem is they are trying to install the wrong edition for that product key.
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A Windows license key or product key is a 25 character code used for activating Windows. If you have the latest Windows 10 the code comes in digital form (digital download) or as a box if bought from a physical store. If you have bought Windows earlier and you lost the box or the Tag behind your laptop or the email with digital delivery and are now facing problems in upgrading Windows. This tutorial may help you to recover your Windows License key from the computer.
How to Find Windows Product Key \ License
We are here providing you the 6 methods to find your lost Windows key.
- Find the Windows Product key through 3rd party utilities
- Find the Windows Product key in Registry
- Find the Windows Product key through Command Prompt
- Finding the Windows license key offline
- Retrieve the Windows key from Microsoft Account.
- Get the Windows License Key through Microsoft Chat Support
Method 1: Find Windows product key by using 3rd party software
If you want a simple way to find the product key, you can use a utility like Produkey viewer by Nirsoft / Key Finder / ShowKey Plus to retrieve the key for you fast and easy. On installation, Produkey retrieves the Windows license key among other keys you may have lost i.e. office. Click here for more detail.
Method 2: Find Windows License Key through Registry
One of the fastest ways of finding the Windows License key is checking the registry.
Step 1: Click Windows + R and type “regedit”. Click OK to open registry editor.
Step 2: Go to HKEY LOCAL_MACHINE and then select Software → Microsoft → Windows NT → CurrentVersion. Double-click on Product ID from the right side pane to display the product key.
Method 3: Find the Windows product key through Command Prompt
If your new computer comes with preinstalled Windows 10 software, the product key is stored in the motherboard firmware / BIOS. The key can be retrieved via command prompt. Launch command prompt by searching CMD from the Windows search bar. Do right-click on the shown CMD and click on “Run as administrator“. Make sure you are using the Admin A/C. Then type “wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey” following command then press enter to retrieve license key.
wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKeyNote: If you don’t see the Windows license key or you get blank space instead of the key, it means, either you are using a digital license or an OEM license.
Method 4: Find the Windows license key offline
If you have bought a Windows 10 retail package from a store, the Windows product key can be found inside the product box.
Method 5: Finding the Windows license key from Microsoft a/c or Amazon a/c
Microsoft and Amazon are the main online merchants authorized to sell digital copies of Windows 10, 11. If you buy your Windows software from Microsoft online i.e., via the Microsoft Store, a copy of your license will be stored in your Microsoft Store account under the subscription page. The key should be present under previous purchases.
A copy of your Windows license will also be sent via the confirmation email you received from Microsoft. If you can’t find this email inbox, check all the email folders, including the junk mail folder.
If you bought Windows 10, 11 via Amazon, the product key will be in the digital games and software license section.
Method 6: Microsoft Live Chat
If you’re still having problems reactivating your Windows 10, 11, you can chat with a Microsoft support agent. This option is readily available here. However, you need to be ready to undergo a verification process.
We have described 6 methods to get the Microsoft windows product key. If you need more help with it, then go to the Microsoft article on find your Windows product key.
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How to Activate Windows 7 using Product Key?
It’s very easy to enable Windows 7 home premium, the right and correct product key / serial keys can be easily set on your copy of windows 7. These steps are simply necessary and your copy of Windows 7 Professional will be activated.
Step 1: Open Your Microsoft Windows 7Professional serial key
Step 2: Right-click on the ‘My Computer’ icon on your desktop.
Step 3: Scroll down until you see the option ‘Activate Windows’, click on it.
Step 4: Enter your 25 digits windows 7 home premium serial key. Click ‘Validate’
Step 5: It will take a few minutes to activate windows 7 depending on the internet connection speed.
From this article, we hope that the most important tool for activating Windows7 on your PC is to give you an insight into what a product key is. There are also a few online trial windows 7 that can be used to try out Windows 7, but now Windows 7 is commercially sold by Microsoft and you have to buy your true windows to get your 7 windows running properly. These keys are not commercially sold and are not working properly. You will always get extensive support from Microsoft with genuine windows to run your product and make sure that you do not encounter any problems with Windows 7 keys or other running problems.
How to find a Windows 7 product key
Before downloads became the norm, software was sold on physical storage media, such as CDs or disks, from which the programs could be installed and launched. But since these media were often copied or lent out to friends or acquaintances, software manufacturers began assigning individual numbers to every copy sold. This ensured that software could only be used once the purchased product key had been entered.
But with the majority of software now available for download, the days of printed product keys on CD sleeves are long gone. Because operating systems come preinstalled when you purchase a desktop or laptop computer, you no longer need to make note of a product key to get started. However, if your hard disk requires formatting because of malware or for performance reasons, you will need to enter the product key during the Windows 7 reinstallation, in order to be able to use the operating system.
The best way to recover a lost product key for Windows or an Office program is to use a third-party program, like Nirsoft's Produkey or ShowKeyPlus. You may also have a sticker attached to your PC or disk box with a product key written on it.
If you’re planning on doing a reinstall of Windows but can’t find your product key, you’re in luck because it’s stored in the Windows Registry. It’s just not easy to find, and it’s impossible to read without some help. Luckily, we’re here to help.
Where Windows Hides the Product Key
As you can see in the screenshot above, the product ID is stored in the registry but is in a binary format that can’t be read by humans unless you are some sort of Cylon. You aren’t, are you?
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We’re not really sure why Microsoft went to great lengths to make it difficult to see the product keys for their software, especially since they are stored right in there in the registry and can be read by software, if not by humans. We can only assume that they don’t want anybody to re-use a key from an old computer.
The great thing is that you can even recover a key, even from a computer that won’t boot anymore. All you need is access to the disk drive from a working computer. Keep reading for more.
Three Places You Might Find the Key
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The key you need will be in one of three places:
- Stored in software on your PC: When you (or your PC manufacturer) installs Windows, Windows stores its product key in the registry. You can extract this product key, and–often–enter it when reinstalling Windows on your PC. Crucially, you’ll need to grab it from your operating system before you begin reinstalling Windows or it could be deleted if you format your hard drive.
- Printed on a sticker: Some PCs use a technology called “System Locked Pre-installation,” or SLP. If your PC uses this, the product key on your PC–the one stored in the registry, and the one key-viewer applications display–will be different from the actual key your PC needs. The actual key is on a certificate of authenticity (COA) sticker on your PC or its power supply. The one in the registry and key-viewer application is a red herring. This system was common for Windows 7 PCs.
- Embedded in your PC’s UEFI firmware: Many newer PCs that come with Windows 8 or 10 use a new method. The key for the version of Windows the PC comes with is stored in the computer’s UEFI firmware or BIOS. You don’t even need to know it–assuming you’re installing the same edition of Windows the PC came with, it should automatically activate and work without you needing to enter a key. It’ll all happen automatically.
Be sure to use the same version and edition of Windows the computer came with. In other words, if it came with Windows 7 Home Premium, you can’t install Windows 7 Professional.
If the Key Is Stored in Your PC’s Hardware
Let’s start with the simplest situation. On newer Windows 8, 10, and 11 computers, the key isn’t stored in software where it can be wiped, or on a sticker where it could be smudged off or removed. No one can glance at your computer’s sticker to steal its product key. Instead, the key is stored in the computer’s UEFI firmware or BIOS by the manufacturer.
You don’t have to do anything special if you have this. You should just be able to reinstall the same edition of Windows the PC came with and it should just work without even asking you for a key. (Still, it may be best to find the product key using one of the below methods and write it down before reinstalling Windows — just in case.)
If you want to find the UEFI-embedded key and write it down, you can do so quite simply. Just open the Start menu, type “powershell” into the search bar, and run the Powershell application that comes up.
Then, enter the following command and press Enter:
(Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKeyYou should be rewarded with your embedded license key. Write it down and store it in a safe place.
Read the Key From the Certificate of Authenticity Sticker
If you have a Windows 7-era PC, there’s a good chance the PC’s key is a single key the manufacturer uses for all their PCs. Thanks to “System Locked Pre-installation,” you’re not allowed to use that key to install Windows. If you try, you’ll get error messages about the key being invalid.
To check, you’ll need to look for a certificate of authenticity sticker on your computer. The COA sticker verifies that the computer came with an authentic copy of Windows, and that sticker has a product key printed on it. You’ll need that product key to reinstall Windows — and, if the manufacturer used System Locked Pre-installation, that key is different from the one your PC came with in software.
Examine your computer to find the key. On a laptop, it may be on the bottom of the laptop. If your laptop has a removable battery, it may be under the battery. If there’s some sort of compartment you can open, it might be in there. It may even be stuck to the laptop’s charger brick. If it’s a desktop, look on the side of the desktop’s case. If it’s not there, check the top, back, bottom, and anywhere else it might be.
If the key has rubbed off of the sticker, there’s not much you can do. You can try contacting your computer’s manufacturer and explaining what happened, but we can’t guarantee they’ll help. Microsoft would always be happy to sell you another key, though!
Use NirSoft’s ProduKey to Recover Product Keys (Even if You Can’t Boot the PC)
Note: Nirsoft’s ProduKey will almost definitely set off your antivirus because of what it does and how it works. ShowKeyPlus is an option if you want a solution that works for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that won’t set off your antivirus.
The easiest way to get access to your product key is with a third-party utility, and there’s nobody better at those than NirSoft. Their utilities are always crapware-free, and are always really useful. The only issue with this particular utility is that some antivirus will detect it as a false positive, because some malware might try to steal your product key.
Note: NirSoft’s utility won’t always work for OEM computers, depending on how they decided to activate the licenses. If your OEM installed your computer and used a single key for all their PCs, this won’t work. It also doesn’t work for Office 2013 and later versions of Microsoft Office.
All you have to do is download ProduKey, unzip it, and then run it to immediately see all of your product keys. It’s as simple as that.
If you want to recover a key from a dead computer, you can hook up the hard drive to a working PC, and then run ProduKey and use File > Select Source to point to the external Windows directory. You can then grab the keys from that computer easily.
You can also use a Linux live CD to pull the Windows directory off the other computer and onto a thumb drive, or just grab the registry files if you prefer. If you need help, we’ve got a guide to pulling data off a dead computer.
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Use ShowKeyPlus to Recover Lost Keys
Nirsoft’s program works — but it might tigger a warning in your antivirus, or even your browser. If you don’t want to deal with that, ShowKeyPlus is a good alternative. ShowKeyPlus is available directly from the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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Open up the Microsoft Store, find ShowKeyPlus, then click the “Install” button and wait while it downloads and installs. It shouldn’t take very long; the program is pretty small.
Click “Open” after it has downloaded, and the product keys on your system will be displayed.
It is important to note that there might be both an installed key and an OEM key. OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacturer, keys are tied to the hardware of the device. If you’re using a prebuilt desktop PC or a laptop, the OEM key and the installed key will be the same unless you separately purchased a different Windows license.
If you did purchase and install a separate Windows license for a prebuilt or laptop (or for a computer you built yourself) make sure you grab the installed key, not the OEM key. OEM keys are subject to more restrictions than retail keys, so you don’t want to accidentally use the wrong one.
Find the Windows Key Without Any Software (Advanced Users Only)
Assuming you can boot your computer without any problems, you can easily create a simple VBscript that will read the value out of the registry and then translate it into the format that you need for reinstalling. We’re not sure where this script came from, but reader raphoenix posted it on our forum a long time ago, so we’re sharing it here for you.
Copy and paste the following into a Notepad window:
Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") MsgBox ConvertToKey(WshShell.RegRead("HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\DigitalProductId")) Function ConvertToKey(Key) Const KeyOffset = 52 i = 28 Chars = "BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789" Do Cur = 0 x = 14 Do Cur = Cur * 256 Cur = Key(x + KeyOffset) + Cur Key(x + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24) And 255 Cur = Cur Mod 24 x = x -1 Loop While x >= 0 i = i -1 KeyOutput = Mid(Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & KeyOutput If (((29 - i) Mod 6) = 0) And (i <> -1) Then i = i -1 KeyOutput = "-" & KeyOutput End If Loop While i >= 0 ConvertToKey = KeyOutput End Function
You’ll need to use File -> Save As, change the “Save as type” to “All Files” and then name it productkey.vbs or something similar ending with the vbs extension. We’d recommend saving to the desktop for easy access.
Once you’ve saved it, you can just double-click and the popup window will show you your product key.
Tip: If you use CTRL+C when the popup window is active, it will copy the contents of the window to the clipboard, and then you can paste it into Notepad or somewhere else.
The product key system is complicated to understand because Microsoft doesn’t really want typical Windows users to reinstall Windows on their PCs. Instead, they’d rather you use your computer manufacturer’s recovery media. But the recovery media is full of the bloatware you don’t want on your PC — that’s why so many geeks often opt to reinstall Windows on their new PCs.
What is a PIN and why is it required?
A PIN is a unique 27 alpha-numeric code used to verify Windows Anytime Upgrade was purchased at a participating retailer. Customers will go to
www.windows7.com/getkey to exchange their PIN for an Upgrade Key. A PIN can only be used once to obtain a Product Key.
Where do I find my PIN?
The PIN https startcrack com avira antivirus pro crack Activators Patch printed inside the package that you purchased. To find your PIN, open the packaging and pull the tear away tab to expose the 27 character alpha-numeric code.
Sample PIN format: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XX
Is a PIN the same thing as a Product Key?
No. A PIN is used to verify Windows Anytime Upgrade was purchased at a participating retailer and is used to obtain a Product Key. The Product Key is how to find windows 7 professional product key to add features to Windows 7. You cannot use a PIN to upgrade.
My PIN is not working, what should I do?
If your PIN is not working, try the following:
1. Verify the PIN was entered correctly. PIN is not case sensitive and is alpha-numeric.
2. Make sure the PIN has not already been used to obtain a Product Key. A PIN can only be used once to obtain a Product Key. If the PIN has already been used, you can log into your account with your Windows Live ID (if you established it when the PIN was first entered) to access your Product Key or you can check your email for the confirmation email you received when the PIN was first consumed to access your Product Key.
3, how to find windows 7 professional product key. Contact support if you are still having issues:
www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.
What is a Product Key?
A Product Key is a unique 25 character alpha-numeric code that is used to unlock additional features and upgrade Windows 7. It is used to verify that your software is legitimate.
Why do I need a Product Key?
Product Keys are used to unlock functionality and add additional features to Windows 7. It is important to keep your Product Key in a safe place.
Do I need a Product Key to upgrade?
Yes. You will need your Product Key to upgrade.
Why should I use my existing Windows Live Account or create a new one?
Using your existing Windows Live account or creating a new account will allow you to access your Product Key at any time online in the future. It is important to use an account and password that is familiar to you to allow you to obtain easy access to your information and to receive email confirmation that will include your Product Key.
Will you send me an email confirmation with my Product Key?
Yes. An e-mail containing your Product Key will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your Windows Live ID or to the e-mail you provided if you skipped account setup. Note: If you are using an e-mail spam blocker tool matlab 2018b download free full version with crack Free Activators junk mail filter, make sure you can receive e-mail messages from microsoft.com.
What happens if I lose my Product Key?
If you lose your Product Key you can return to
www.windows7.com/getkey and sign in using the 'Sign In' link in the top right corner of the page, how to find windows 7 professional product key. This will retrieve your Product Key if you established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you did not setup a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your Product Key online. Check your e-mail since this is the only record of your Product Key.
I registered all of my Microsoft software, why don't I see all of the product keys I own?
This site is only used to store Product Keys for Windows Anytime Upgrade products purchased from a participating retailer and obtained with a PIN.
To access your Product Keys for Office products purchased from a participating retailer and obtained with a PIN, click here .
To access your Product Keys for Office for Mac products purchased from a participating retailer and obtained with a PIN, click here .
Can I store all my Product Keys on this site?
No, how to find windows 7 professional product key, only Windows Anytime Upgrade Product Keys obtained through the use of a PIN are stored on this site.
What if I need help after upgrading my PC?
For help after upgrading your PC, visit
http://www.windows.microsoft.com/windows-7-support or, within Windows 7, click the Start button. Then click Help and Support.
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This site is best viewed with the following operating systems and Internet browsers: Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 using Internet Explorer 7 and above, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 and Mac OS X 10.2x and later and Safari on Mac OS X 10.2x and later.
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Please contact customer support at:
www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.
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Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade: Instructions
Read this first: Windows Anytime Upgrade: frequently asked questions
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/windows-anytime-upgrade-frequently-asked-questions
Subsection: What do I do if I purchased a Windows Anytime Upgrade key card package, but there's no upgrade key inside?
Answer: If you purchased an upgrade key card package and the upgrade key isn't inside, review the package instructions carefully. You might need to go online to retrieve your upgrade key using the PIN that's included in the package.
Note: Windows Anytime Upgrade is only available for online purchase in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
If you encounter any problems retrieving your Product Key using your PIN, please utilize the resources below.
www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.
======================= Upgrading ======================================
No need to re-install Windows 7, just use the "Anytime" upgrade instructions posted below.
Note: This assumes you are upgrading from 32-Bit to 32-Bit Windows 7 OR 64-Bit to 64-Bit.
If you purchased an upgrade key card package and the upgrade key isn't inside,
review the package instructions carefully.
You might need to go online ( https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/) to retrieve your upgrade key
using the PIN that's included in the package.
To start the upgrade process:
Click Start/Search and enter the words: Anytime upgrade
Next in the list of displayed results, click on 'Windows Anytime Upgrade'.
Then follow the anytime upgrade screen prompts.
Basically all you need to do is enter the Windows 7 upgrade product key.
Alternate Methods:
Start/Control Panel/Small icons option (located in upper right)/Click on the 'Windows Anytime Upgrade' icon.
Enter the text listed below in the run box (Windows KEY + R or a command prompt):
%windir%\system32\WindowsAnytimeUpgradeUI.exe
Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade
A "step-by-step" of going through an upgrade from a lower edition of Windows 7 to a higher edition of Windows 7:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14943/how-to-upgrade-your-netbook-to-windows-7-home-premium/
-------------------- Troubleshooting Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 ---------------------
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/troubleshooting-windows-anytime-upgrade-in-windows-7
Also the System Readyness how to find windows 7 professional product key - Method #2 (Download and run the tool: "Checksur.exe")
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
(System resources, such as file data, registry data, and even in-memory data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifetime of the operating system. The System Update Readiness Tool tries to resolve these inconsistencies.)
---------------- Anytime Upgrade may not work for all version of Windows ---------------------
Note: Retail "Full" or "Upgrade" product keys will work when using the Anytime Upgrade feature.
The Anytime Upgrade "May" not work (check with the computer manufacture's support team) for users who have OEM and or System Builders product Keys, this also applies to VL (Volume License), Key Management Server (KMS) users should consult with your administrator prior to attempting to perform an Anytime Upgrade. MSDNAA or Academic product Keys will not work with Anytime Upgrade.
---------------------------------- Anytime Upgade options -------------------------------------
Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate
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