How to get windows original key from CMD

To retrieve the original Windows product key using Command Prompt (CMD), follow these steps:

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Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Press Windows + S, type cmd, and right-click on Command Prompt.
2. Select Run as Administrator.

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Step 2: Run the Command

Enter the following command in CMD to retrieve the Windows product key from the system BIOS or UEFI firmware:

wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey

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Step 3: View the Product Key

• The output will display the original Windows product key if it’s stored in the system firmware (common for pre-installed OEM systems).
• Example Output:

  OA3xOriginalProductKey
  XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
  

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If the Above Command Doesn’t Work

1. Use PowerShell: Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

   (Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey
   

2. Check the Registry: If the product key is not stored in the BIOS, it might be stored in the registry. Run this command:

   reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform" /v BackupProductKeyDefault
   

   • The key will be displayed as BackupProductKeyDefault.

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Note:

• OEM Keys: If the device came with Windows pre-installed, the key is usually embedded in the BIOS/UEFI.
• Digital Licenses: If you upgraded to Windows 10/11 via a digital license, the key might not be retrievable, as it’s tied to your Microsoft account.

To enter or change the Windows product key using Command Prompt (CMD), follow these steps:

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Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Press Windows + S, type cmd, and right-click on Command Prompt.
2. Select Run as Administrator.

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Step 2: Enter the New Product Key

Run the following command to enter your new Windows product key:

slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

• Replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with your actual product key.

Example:

slmgr.vbs /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

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Step 3: Activate Windows

After entering the product key, activate it with the following command:

slmgr.vbs /ato

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Step 4: Verify Activation

To check the activation status, run:

slmgr.vbs /dli

For a detailed view of the activation information:

slmgr.vbs /dlv

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Additional Commands (Optional)

1. Uninstall the Current Product Key:

   slmgr.vbs /upk
   

2. Clear the Product Key from the Registry:

   slmgr.vbs /cpky
   

3. View the Current Product Key:

   slmgr.vbs /xpr
   

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These commands should allow you to enter, activate, and manage your Windows product key effectively. Let me know if you encounter any issues!