I foolishly partitioned my first drive to separate the OS from my other files, however I left far to little space for the main partition as many programs prefer to be on the same one as the OS. I have needed to completely reinstall the OS to fix this partition issue, but had lost my key. You saved me, thanks again!
I was very frustrated as a new Win11 user on a MiniPC with a MAK license. None of my typical tricks worked...but this video was awesome and got me right where I needed to go! Thanks!
Thank you - just needed to be prepared before changing CSM setting (which may require a reinstall?!) so a Windows 10 to 11 upgrade could be performed. This was a Windows 7 system originally, upgraded to 10, and ShowKeyPlus had all the information. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing these tips on how to find Windows 10/11 product key! Based on my experience, I have reinstalled Windows 10 without the need to enter the product key again as long as I'm using the same edition of Windows 10 on the machine. Once it's online, it will reactivate itself without any issue. It's not tied with any Microsoft account, all of them are local accounts.
Patrick, you are correct. If you stay within the same OS edition and same exact hardware the key code will work. Your hardware hash key that is sent to the activation servers matches and it will activate.
Great and helpful video. After following you along I got a windows key on almost all methods except the PowerShell one. Curiously enough I got three different keys. I am going to reinstall my son's desktop since I am upgrading its hardware (motherboard and cpu). I guess I will have to go trial and error until the "right" key activates windows reinstallation 😁 I hope I don't get stuck since I am pretty sure I have a legit copy. I bought it myself with some of the parts when building up his PC a couple years ago (an OEM licence most probably).
Awesome, love success! Some PCs have an OEM Windows key in their firmware and after an upgrade (Windows 10 to Windows 11) you now have digital lic key. My guess at least two will work.
So if I used hotmail as a log in then I pretty much destroy the system if I ever want to resell it? My windows is telling me I don't have the license key yet it's still running, could it be because I used a different email?
You can run Windows forever without a license key, you can not customize some features but it will work fine. Hotmail is fine, it is a Microsoft account.
Hi there, I have tried for a while to get my product key back, and I have gotten the exact same key multiple times on different methods however it continuously says that it doesn't work whenever I enter it into the "Change Product Key" tab, any advice?
Hi ! for taking the time to post this well presented and informative video. the REGISTRY location (for the method) you demonstrated does not show the correct key. Although the key shown is in the correct format it is *not* the MAK volume license key entered into Windows. I confirmed this by going through the process to change my license (re-using the same MAK key that I used when I installed Windows). This ensured I know exactly what the key was that I used. When I checked the that REGISTRY location, the key shown there is not the same as what I just used a minute ago... So two QUESTIONS. (1) Although different, will using the key found in the registry be accepted during licensing process when doing a fresh re-install of Windows (same machine but brand new bigger hard drive). (2) OR is their a "formula" that can be used where you put in the numbers found in the REGISTRY which then gives you the actual MAK license I typed in originally ?
very good questions, yes you can use the found key when reinstalling, if rejected call Microsoft Support and 99% of the time when you explain what you did they will give you a fresh key. The second question I will have to research a bit before I answer, I just am not sure.
Great video. I sort of knew most of that, but this video explains it all very well. That said, I didn't know about the registry info, and that is what I needed. Thanks. Incidentally, why do Microsoft make things so difficult.....?
WAIT !!! First method (App ShowKeyPlus) give me a key but last method(Registry) give me another key. How can I know which one is the right one? I still don't know if my license is a OEM,Retail or other type
No problem call Microsoft's activation phone number and they will help. Microsoft wants you as a customer and if you are trying to stay legal they will help.
What if the ShowKeyPlus and the registry show a different key. My system says it can not activate Windows, because the key has been used on another system. I don't know which other system, and which Key is the right one. What has happened here?
Thanks for the great video. I have another problem with a product key for a new Windows 11. I have a label with a product key, but when I was wiping away the scraper layer which is over a part of this key, I corrupted two characters from the code. These characters are not readable now. And I cannot find them. Edited later: Finally I find the correct Product Key code using brute force method - trying all combinations of these two missing characters. After about half an hour, I successfully found the code. Then I was able to activate the Windows. Moreover I found, that BackupProductKeyDefault in the registry is not the same, as I inserted. So it is probably some other backup code there.
Go ahead and try! Remember you can always call the Microsoft activation phone number, if you explain what happened I can almost promise they will show you how to activate it. Microsoft wants you as a customer.
I've just reinstalled windows from scratch today after my new NVME ssd arrived and did the trick to skip the forced microsoft account login during the installation. After the installation finished my new from scratch windows 11 installation actually says that it is activated with digital license, without any login whatsoever. So my theory is it's okay to reinstall windows if you have a digital license as long as your device "signature" or whatever ID microsoft use to identify your machine as a whole stays mostly the same in the process.
Hey thx I copied my backup product key ,still won't activate Im not sure what the volume lic. Reveals about difficulties in activation. I purchased win10pro on dvd when at install options there's a win10 pro vl option. Do I need to purchase another OS from Microsoft now to have a clean Install able to update etc. Ty
Try this step to make sure there is not a fixable issue: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter.
thanks for the video..well i was able to recover the key codes with 3rd and 4th method and got 2 different key codes and none of them work. I cloned my hdd to ssd and now unable to activate my windows
Thank you for your nice explanation. Howerer, the issue is that I'm getting different product keys by following different methods!!!! I don't know which one is the right one !!!
Hello I tried all four steps , with no success, I am thinking because Microsoft have done the dirty on us , by stopping anyone using a windows 7 key to activate a WIN 10 install , your advice maybe outdated now, I think a year ago your advice and methods to recover a key that works ( to activate Win 10 )would have been great , I maybe wrong, if you can advice further that would be fantastic.
When all else fails call Microsoft's activation phone number, they will almost always activate your copy of Windows. I have never heard of anyone calling for help with a missing or lost product key that they will not help. Explain what you did to recover your key and they will assist activating the new copy. It is true Win7 keys are no longer used to activate Win10, but the rest of the instructions will still work for most folks. Thanks for the comments and for watching our Channel!
You might want to check the blurring in the video. It's slightly delayed so if I pause at the right time I can see the information you were trying to blur.
HI. thank you so much. I've tried all 3 methods ( showkeyplus, powershell, and screept) and i got 3 different keys.... on my activation it says "windows is activated using your organization activation service" i got my comp from a freind of a freind and i dont have any clue about his history. i just want to reinstall windows 10 pro and start from scratch. will i be asked to type a key product if i reinstall, and if so, is one of the key product i found using your methods is the right one? thank you so much
It was already activated (sorry for the confusion of keys but that is common). It should be fine to reinstall, make sure if the PC came with Windows 10 Pro reinstall with Windows 10 Pro. During installation you will be prompted for a key, choose the option "I do not have a product key" and continue the installation. Download all your updates and check your activation. It has a good chance of automatically activating. If not try each key you have one by one. Thanks for reaching out!
Thank you for a very interesting video. Can you explain the best way of upgrading a Windows 10 Home version to Windows 10 Pro without without reinstalling windows and losing all your programs and files.
Microsoft gives each copy of Windows a Key Code, also known as product keys, are typically 25 characters long and in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX This allows activation showing you have purchased /obtained the copy legitimately.
David I do over 38 languages for closed captions for viewers in other countries. You can select any language in the RUclips player settings or turn it off.
Hello!. I’ve checked my current key through the registry and through the program ShowKeyPlus. It was NF6HC-... But when I took the original DVD OEM sticker (I installed my Windows from this DVD), the key on the sticker was different - C2YVT-… Why are these keys different and which one to use if I should need to re-install my Windows?
@@TechsavvyProductions No, my PC is too old to install Windows 11. It was originally brand new Windows 7 PRO (OEM). I activated Windows 10 PRO with this key (it was allowed by Microsoft to do so). It is not very clear to me why these keys are different.
To those in search of the most genuine activation software, here they are getting what can be referred to as the real responsive license key as they hold the key- the microprokey just like holding powerful application software in the palm of their hands.
Microsoft decided to change my account of it's own accord. I have two accounts Only one with Microsoft and they SNATCHED THE OTHER. Now, they have completely rejected my original account. I don't exist to them and neither does my code key. It's lost to the sky.
Do not panic Microsoft is very good about giving keys to folks like you. They have phone support for activation and simply explain what you have done, 99% of the time they will help you free.
I foolishly partitioned my first drive to separate the OS from my other files, however I left far to little space for the main partition as many programs prefer to be on the same one as the OS. I have needed to completely reinstall the OS to fix this partition issue, but had lost my key. You saved me, thanks again!
Thank you for your support!!!
I was very frustrated as a new Win11 user on a MiniPC with a MAK license. None of my typical tricks worked...but this video was awesome and got me right where I needed to go! Thanks!
Great to hear!
Well done. Easy to follow and the first one I tried was the last one regdeit and it worked. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, this video is awesome! I had been trying to recover a digital license for my Windows 10 Home version for a while and this video nailed it.
Glad it helped!
It was much easier to follow through the step-by-step tutorial...loved it. 🤝
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much I liked and subscribed. I spent my whole day off just trying to reset my Laptop . ❤
Thank you for your support!!
This worked for me . . . God bless you Brother. . . ❤
Thank you for your support!
It is always easy to understand and follow with a video as a picture tell every things! Appreciate and thanks.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Super helpful! Thanks to you I managed to retrieve my license key that I had accidentally thrown out during spring cleaning.
Awesome!
Short, very accurate and clear! It really helped a lot. Thanks
thanks for watching
Thank you - just needed to be prepared before changing CSM setting (which may require a reinstall?!) so a Windows 10 to 11 upgrade could be performed. This was a Windows 7 system originally, upgraded to 10, and ShowKeyPlus had all the information. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and the comments!
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Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing these tips on how to find Windows 10/11 product key!
Based on my experience, I have reinstalled Windows 10 without the need to enter the product key again as long as I'm using the same edition of Windows 10 on the machine. Once it's online, it will reactivate itself without any issue. It's not tied with any Microsoft account, all of them are local accounts.
Patrick, you are correct. If you stay within the same OS edition and same exact hardware the key code will work. Your hardware hash key that is sent to the activation servers matches and it will activate.
Very thorough. Thanks for making.
Glad it was helpful!
Key is visible at 12:35, you might want to blur this.
Thanks, no one will be able to use even if they see the key.
one of the best tutorials!
Thanks for watching1
Great and helpful video. After following you along I got a windows key on almost all methods except the PowerShell one. Curiously enough I got three different keys.
I am going to reinstall my son's desktop since I am upgrading its hardware (motherboard and cpu). I guess I will have to go trial and error until the "right" key activates windows reinstallation 😁
I hope I don't get stuck since I am pretty sure I have a legit copy. I bought it myself with some of the parts when building up his PC a couple years ago (an OEM licence most probably).
Awesome, love success! Some PCs have an OEM Windows key in their firmware and after an upgrade (Windows 10 to Windows 11) you now have digital lic key. My guess at least two will work.
Thanks, this was very helpful
Thanks for watching!
So if I used hotmail as a log in then I pretty much destroy the system if I ever want to resell it? My windows is telling me I don't have the license key yet it's still running, could it be because I used a different email?
You can run Windows forever without a license key, you can not customize some features but it will work fine. Hotmail is fine, it is a Microsoft account.
Hi there, I have tried for a while to get my product key back, and I have gotten the exact same key multiple times on different methods however it continuously says that it doesn't work whenever I enter it into the "Change Product Key" tab, any advice?
I have experience this also, the method is not a 100% recovery. Due to the complex nature of KEYs and how they are activated.
Hi !
for taking the time to post this well presented and informative video. the REGISTRY location (for the method) you demonstrated does not show the correct key. Although the key shown is in the correct format it is *not* the MAK volume license key entered into Windows. I confirmed this by going through the process to change my license (re-using the same MAK key that I used when I installed Windows). This ensured I know exactly what the key was that I used. When I checked the that REGISTRY location, the key shown there is not the same as what I just used a minute ago... So two QUESTIONS. (1) Although different, will using the key found in the registry be accepted during licensing process when doing a fresh re-install of Windows (same machine but brand new bigger hard drive). (2) OR is their a "formula" that can be used where you put in the numbers found in the REGISTRY which then gives you the actual MAK license I typed in originally ?
very good questions, yes you can use the found key when reinstalling, if rejected call Microsoft Support and 99% of the time when you explain what you did they will give you a fresh key. The second question I will have to research a bit before I answer, I just am not sure.
Very well explanation ❤
Thanks for watching1
Great video. I sort of knew most of that, but this video explains it all very well. That said, I didn't know about the registry info, and that is what I needed. Thanks.
Incidentally, why do Microsoft make things so difficult.....?
Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
WAIT !!!
First method (App ShowKeyPlus) give me a key but last method(Registry) give me another key.
How can I know which one is the right one?
I still don't know if my license is a OEM,Retail or other type
No problem call Microsoft's activation phone number and they will help. Microsoft wants you as a customer and if you are trying to stay legal they will help.
What if the ShowKeyPlus and the registry show a different key. My system says it can not activate Windows, because the key has been used on another system. I don't know which other system, and which Key is the right one.
What has happened here?
If all else fails call Microsoft support and they are pretty good about helping you activate your copy of Windows.
Thanks for the great video. I have another problem with a product key for a new Windows 11. I have a label with a product key, but when I was wiping away the scraper layer which is over a part of this key, I corrupted two characters from the code. These characters are not readable now. And I cannot find them. Edited later: Finally I find the correct Product Key code using brute force method - trying all combinations of these two missing characters. After about half an hour, I successfully found the code. Then I was able to activate the Windows. Moreover I found, that BackupProductKeyDefault in the registry is not the same, as I inserted. So it is probably some other backup code there.
Thank for sharing your success!
Let’s say we ooppsied and reset the computer without saving the code first and don’t have it written down, does this still work?
Go ahead and try! Remember you can always call the Microsoft activation phone number, if you explain what happened I can almost promise they will show you how to activate it. Microsoft wants you as a customer.
Great video, I actually found the Regedit way much easier, didn't have to install anything.
Thanks for the comment and for watching!
this was very helpful. downloaded showKeyPlus and it gave me my windows 1o product key
Awesome, thanks for watching!
I have 2 keys now. How do I determine which is the old one?(I need the old one)
Try one at a time.
I've just reinstalled windows from scratch today after my new NVME ssd arrived and did the trick to skip the forced microsoft account login during the installation. After the installation finished my new from scratch windows 11 installation actually says that it is activated with digital license, without any login whatsoever. So my theory is it's okay to reinstall windows if you have a digital license as long as your device "signature" or whatever ID microsoft use to identify your machine as a whole stays mostly the same in the process.
A digital license is perfect, you are good to go!
Hey thx I copied my backup product key ,still won't activate Im not sure what the volume lic. Reveals about difficulties in activation. I purchased win10pro on dvd when at install options there's a win10 pro vl option. Do I need to purchase another OS from Microsoft now to have a clean Install able to update etc. Ty
Try this step to make sure there is not a fixable issue: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter.
One more important check make: sure your date and time is correct.
Ok ty,I'll try & lyk
thanks for the video..well i was able to recover the key codes with 3rd and 4th method and got 2 different key codes and none of them work. I cloned my hdd to ssd and now unable to activate my windows
Call Microsoft activation phone number and explain what happened and you need to activate your copy of Windows, they will help.
i am getting three different keys
which one i am gonna use?
Try one at a time.
Thank you for your nice explanation. Howerer, the issue is that I'm getting different product keys by following different methods!!!! I don't know which one is the right one !!!
Try them all! If it is not the correct one move on and try the next.
Hello
I tried all four steps , with no success, I am thinking because Microsoft have done the dirty on us , by stopping anyone using a windows 7 key to activate a WIN 10 install , your advice maybe outdated now, I think a year ago your advice and methods to recover a key that works ( to activate Win 10 )would have been great , I maybe wrong, if you can advice further that would be fantastic.
When all else fails call Microsoft's activation phone number, they will almost always activate your copy of Windows. I have never heard of anyone calling for help with a missing or lost product key that they will not help. Explain what you did to recover your key and they will assist activating the new copy. It is true Win7 keys are no longer used to activate Win10, but the rest of the instructions will still work for most folks. Thanks for the comments and for watching our Channel!
Thank you for this. I got 3 keycodes from doing all the steps. I'm not sure which one to use. Can anyone help me?
Try all of them.
@@TechsavvyProductions thanks! I was wondering if this is the OEM keycode before I reformatted my laptop?
Hi, can we embed the key in the device as OEM manufacturers, if yes, could you make a video on that please. Thanks.
Great question! I believe it is saved in the UEFI partition on the HD. I will check it out.
You might want to check the blurring in the video. It's slightly delayed so if I pause at the right time I can see the information you were trying to blur.
Thanks for the heads up!
Im gonna activate it with it, THANK YOU
HI. thank you so much.
I've tried all 3 methods ( showkeyplus, powershell, and screept) and i got 3 different keys....
on my activation it says "windows is activated using your organization activation service"
i got my comp from a freind of a freind and i dont have any clue about his history.
i just want to reinstall windows 10 pro and start from scratch.
will i be asked to type a key product if i reinstall, and if so, is one of the key product i found using your methods is the right one?
thank you so much
It was already activated (sorry for the confusion of keys but that is common). It should be fine to reinstall, make sure if the PC came with Windows 10 Pro reinstall with Windows 10 Pro. During installation you will be prompted for a key, choose the option "I do not have a product key" and continue the installation. Download all your updates and check your activation. It has a good chance of automatically activating. If not try each key you have one by one. Thanks for reaching out!
Thank you so much, just what i need to know.
Thanks for watching!
It is working. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the feedback
Thank you very much sir , very helpful video ❤
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thankyou for this amazing tutorial
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Thanks for another great video.👍
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well done...many thanks !
Our pleasure!
Nice info Sir... Thank you 🙏
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Very interesting. Keep it up
thanks for watching!
Thank you for a very interesting video. Can you explain the best way of upgrading a Windows 10 Home version to Windows 10 Pro without without reinstalling windows and losing all your programs and files.
www.zdnet.com/article/going-pro-how-to-upgrade-windows-10-home-without-hassles/
what is the key code
Microsoft gives each copy of Windows a Key Code, also known as product keys, are typically 25 characters long and in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX This allows activation showing you have purchased /obtained the copy legitimately.
@@TechsavvyProductions thanks😜
Showkeyplus so easy,thank you.
Love the comments!
Great Video!
Thanks!
why is your ch in closed cap in Albaina? here on youtube!
David I do over 38 languages for closed captions for viewers in other countries. You can select any language in the RUclips player settings or turn it off.
@@TechsavvyProductions tks bud!
Thank you sir!
You bet!
Hello!. I’ve checked my current key through the registry and through the program ShowKeyPlus. It was NF6HC-... But when I took the original DVD OEM sticker (I installed my Windows from this DVD), the key on the sticker was different - C2YVT-… Why are these keys different and which one to use if I should need to re-install my Windows?
Did you upgrade to Windows 11?
@@TechsavvyProductions
No, my PC is too old to install Windows 11. It was originally brand new Windows 7 PRO (OEM). I activated Windows 10 PRO with this key (it was allowed by Microsoft to do so). It is not very clear to me why these keys are different.
It appears that Microsoft has given you a digital key. Do not worry about it, if you are activated you are fine.
Nice video sir
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Mr V do you charge your family for computer repair. LOL You should do a short video on computer repair tools. Check out
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You forgot digital entitlement where you upgrade to Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 10 then to Windows 11 How's the heat in Orlando ?
I love a free OS! It is hot.
To those in search of the most genuine activation software, here they are getting what can be referred to as the real responsive license key as they hold the key- the microprokey just like holding powerful application software in the palm of their hands.
Thanks for watching
Microsoft decided to change my account of it's own accord. I have two accounts Only one with Microsoft and they SNATCHED THE OTHER. Now, they have completely rejected my original account. I don't exist to them and neither does my code key. It's lost to the sky.
Do not panic Microsoft is very good about giving keys to folks like you. They have phone support for activation and simply explain what you have done, 99% of the time they will help you free.
not working - both methods
If all else fails call Microsoft's activation line and 99% of the time they will assist you and provide activation.
Great
Thanks for watching!
How many people have PCs without a COA sticker?
You would be surprised how often I am digging out a product code key for someone.
So regardless, if you've lost the bloody thing you're blackmailed into buying more.
If you contact the Microsoft Activation phone number and explain what took place my experience is they will help you for free.
Wizard!!!
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