I need the original product code key for Windows 7 that was installed on my HP Pavilion P6650z

[kmbannar]

I am trying to do a clean uninstall and reinstall of Windows 10.  My father did the free upgrade to Windows 10.  He wrote down the product code key.  Microsoft is saying it is not valid and won't activate Windows 10 without it.  Since Windows 7 was installed when this computer was purchased, I'm thinking HP would have a record of the product code key.  How can I get it?  I have the product ID #.  Can anyone help me?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

HP has no records of any product keys for any PC.

There should be (have been) a W7 COA label with the product key somewhere on the PC's case...back, side or top.

If W10 had been installed previously, you don't need to enter any product keys when you reinstall W10.

I have done it many times on several different PC's.

When you get to the screen where you are asked to enter a product key, select the 'I don't have a product key' option, and W10 should install and activate once you are connected to the internet.

[kmbannar]

Hi,  

Thank you, I found it!  I was able to re-download Windows 10 without the product code key.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.