I need a product key for windows

[Bama101]

My hp computer crashed and I had to do reinstall. I don't have a cd.the problem is I don't have a windows key to finish setting it up. How can I find my key for windows. I bought this computer about 4 years ago. Thanks

[banhien]

@Bama101 

You don't need product key to setup. Windows product key is embedded in BIOS of your machine and it will automatically activate itself when you come online.

If you wish, you can use the following tools to find out

               https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/showkeyplus/9pkvzcprx9nv#activetab=pivot:overviewtab

               https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Regards

[Bama101]

My problem is I can go to Windows11 and use the internet. Problem is down on the right bottom of the screen it says to activate windows by going to settings. When I do this I click on box where it says "activate windows" and I get a message that says I don't have a digital copy or product key and can't go further. Troubleshoot does nothing when I click it.  Also everytime I try to download something,it asks where to save it. When it finishes downloading I try to open it and it says" can't open location does not exist or was typed wrong. I need help. Thanks!