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‎05-06-2023 12:58 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

How do I find my Windows 11 product key code. It came installed on desktop PC.

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‎05-06-2023 01:02 PM

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If you have setup your HP desktop and gone online, the product activation key is now stored on a Microsoft activation server.

 

It is permanently associated with your PC's specific motherboard.

You will not need it even if you perform a clean installation.  

 

After the clean installation when you go online, the OS will be automatically activated without requiring any input from you.


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‎05-06-2023 01:02 PM

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If you have setup your HP desktop and gone online, the product activation key is now stored on a Microsoft activation server.

 

It is permanently associated with your PC's specific motherboard.

You will not need it even if you perform a clean installation.  

 

After the clean installation when you go online, the OS will be automatically activated without requiring any input from you.


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‎05-06-2023 02:30 PM

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Hi, @Nellens 

 

Your PC's Windows OEM product key is encrypted in the BIOS.

 

If you would like to see the Windows OEM product key in your PC's BIOS for curiosities sake, you can install the free Showkey Plus app from the Microsoft Store.

 

ShowKeyPlus - Microsoft Store Apps

 

As Erico posted earlier, you will never need to use the product key to reinstall Windows.

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‎05-06-2023 02:33 PM

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Thanks for your help.  I'll give this a try. 

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‎05-06-2023 02:34 PM

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Thank you.  I appreciate your reply.

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‎05-06-2023 02:35 PM

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You're very welcome.

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‎05-06-2023 02:51 PM

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Thanks again - that worked.  I captured it and added it to the PC's information file. Regards, Nellens

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‎05-06-2023 02:57 PM

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Anytime. 

 

Glad to have been of assistance. 

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