Windows 10 Scratch To Reveal Product Key

Users can retrieve it by issuing a command from the command prompt.

Windows 10 scratch to reveal product key.

Microsoft changed their entire policy regarding keys with windows 8. If you aren t able to get help from your retailer or have already tried and couldn t get a working key call microsoft support. Press windows key type in product key the results will show you option under settings. What you ll see is product key.

Locate the windows 10 product key sticker on the computer. If your product key is scratched blurred or otherwise unusable contact the retailer who sold you the product. A product key is a 25 character code used to activate windows. New computers aren t supposed to be shipped with product keys.

A digital license called a digital entitlement in windows 10 version 1511 is a method of activation in windows 10 that doesn t require you to enter a product key. Then scroll down get your last 5 characters of your key copy this or write it down. This is kind of a. Change your windows product key click that option.

For more information about digital licenses and product keys in windows 10 see the methods of activation section in activate windows 10. Please use a finger nail to gently scratch the silver surface off. The product key for new computers that come preinstalled with windows 10 has the product key stored within the motherboard firmware. Then press windows key type.

On this sticker gently scratch off the silver microsoft portion to reveal the full product key. Coa sticker may contain the concealment panel which consists of a small clear label with removable silver scratch off material that has been applied to conceal a portion of the 25 characters of the product key.