• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Seize the moment! nominate yourself or a tech enthusiast you admire & join the HP Community Experts!
Check out our WINDOWS 11 Support Center info about: OPTIMIZATION, KNOWN ISSUES, FAQs, VIDEOS AND MORE.
Locked

‎07-15-2019 08:39 AM

HP Recommended
Product: HP notebook 15 bs 156tu
Operating System: Unknown

I changed my windows 10 key with my friend key after restarting my pc its showing windows not activated, how can i get my old key again

1 REPLY 1

‎07-15-2019 08:43 AM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

I'm not even going to ask why in the world would you do something like that.

 

If your notebook came from HP with W10 installed, I have zipped up and attached a free utility below that will show you the original product key in the BIOS.

 

Change the product key from the one you have now to the one in the BIOS, and W10 should activate.

 

 

ShowKeyPlus1.0.7060.zip
Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Warning
Be alert for scammers posting fake support phone numbers and/or email addresses on the community.
If you think you have received a fake HP Support message, please report it to us by clicking on "Flag Post".
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Rules of Participation.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.