My HP Eny 15-j133tx notebook OEM installed OS Key required

[NiranjanaKR]

I was having some problem with my network adapters for quite some time. So, I tried to recover my system back to factory state using recovery disks. But, it was incomplete due to an unknown error. I tried to install Windows 8.1 through CD image. But, I have to enter the product key. OS was supplied with my Laptop, hence I don't know the product key. Can anyone help? I want to switch back to windows on this laptop.

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Hi

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8iso

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Usually the key is not needed as the process is automatic after internet connection.

ShowKeyPlus from the Microsoft Store (probably the best choice).
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/showkeyplus/9pkvzcprx9nv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

The output is like this....
ShowKeyPlus - Windows Product Key Information

Product Name: Windows 10 Home
Version: 12345.678 (64-bit OS)
Product ID: 00000-00000-00000-AAOEM
Installed Key: 12345-67890-09876-54321
OEM Key: MICRO-SOFTY-WINDO-WSTEN-64BIT
OEM Edition: Win 10 RTM Core OEM:DM


ALSO
KeyFinderInstaller may help.…
It gives this…. – CD Key: 12345-67890-09876-54321

ELSE
There is a possibility of finding the same value in the Registry....
USING RegEdit the key is listed below and it’s content also shown.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

BackupProductKeyDefault 12345-67890-09876-54321

Three different names for the same value in 3 different software methods.

[NiranjanaKR]

Thanks for the reply. Because I couldn't install windows I have installed Ubuntu now. Is there a way to find the windows key from the same system?

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Hi

This may help...

https://askubuntu.com/questions/953126/can-i-recover-my-windows-product-key-from-ubuntu