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08-21-2023 09:54 AM - edited 08-21-2023 10:00 AM
Hi:
The W11 product key is encrypted in your notebook's BIOS.
You don't need the key to reinstall W11.
After you reinstall W11, if you want to view the W11 OEM product key and the version of W11 the product key is good for, you can install the free Showkey Plus app from the Microsoft Store.
ShowKeyPlus - Microsoft Store Apps
You can also save or print out the report.
You can use another PC and install the HP cloud recovery tool which will create a bootable recovery drive that will reinstall Windows, the drivers and the software that originally came with your PC.
Here is an info link for how to use the utility...You will need a 32 GB USB flash drive to create the recovery media with.
HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool in Windows 11 and 10 | HP® Customer Support
You can download the HP cloud recovery tool from the Microsoft Store:
HP Cloud Recovery Tool - Microsoft Store Apps
Since you have to use the recovery tool on another PC, you will need to enter your PC's full product number in the tool's search window, which is 7N3S2UA#ABA