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How do I find my Windows 8 OEM product key?

For Win8 OEM devices there is no key on a sticker. The key is embedded to the BIOS. The Windows 8 Product Key Viewer should work and read the correct produkt key.

Is Windows 8 product key in BIOS?

With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more. When you reinstall it SHOULD pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically.

How can I recover my Windows 8.1 product key?

To do this, you can type Windows PowerShell in the Start menu (Windows 7) or Start screen (Windows 8/8.1), and then simultaneously press Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys. Alternatively, you can right-click on the Windows 8.1 Start button and then click Windows PowerShell (Admin) to launch PowerShell as administrator.

Can I activate Windows 10 with a Windows 8 OEM key?

After you’ve installed Windows 10, head to Settings > Update & Security > Activation and you should see that your PC has a digital license. If you didn’t enter a key during the installation process, you can enter a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key right in this window when you’re asked to provide a Windows 10 key.

How do I find my Windows OEM key?

To find your OEM key using the Command Prompt follow these steps:

  1. Press the Windows key and type (without quotes) “Command Prompt.” When you press Enter, Windows opens a Command Prompt window.
  2. Type the following and press Enter. Command Prompt will then display the OEM key for your computer.

How can I recover my Windows 8 product key from BIOS?

How to recover Windows 8/8.1 OEM product key from BIOS

  1. Download Lazesoft Windows Key Finder on the computer, where you want to recover Windows product key from.
  2. Run it and you will see a window listed with Windows product keys found on the BIOS and registry files.

Is there a Windows 8 RTM key available?

The RTM release of Windows 8 was available in the following editions: Windows RT, Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise. Remember, these keys can only install Windows for evaluation or testing for a short time. It’s not possible to activate it unless you enter a genuine key purchased from Microsoft.

Can you upgrade from Windows 8.1 RTM to Windows 8 Pro?

Clean installation of Windows 8.1 RTM with TechNet key (works fine), and then change the key to the Windows 8 Pro key. Upgrading a Windows 8 Pro installation with Windows 8.1 RTM using TechNet key (works fine) and then change the key to the Windows 8 Pro key.

What are the Windows 8 Pro product keys?

Use the following product keys for them: Windows 8 standard/non-Pro edition: FB4WR-32NVD-4RW79-XQFWH-CYQG3. Windows 8 Pro: XKY4K-2NRWR-8F6P2-448RF-CRYQH. Windows 8 Pro with Media Center: RR3BN-3YY9P-9D7FC-7J4YF-QGJXW. Remember, these keys can only install Windows for evaluation or testing for a short time.

Can you upgrade to Windows 8.1 with a Windows 8 Pro key?

Upgrading a Windows 8 Pro installation with Windows 8.1 RTM using TechNet key (works fine) and then change the key to the Windows 8 Pro key. In all these cases it fails when entering the Windows 8 Pro upgrade key at the Windows 8.1 RTM installation with a message that the key is not valid for this Windows edition.