Typically you would of received the following If you purchased a physical copy of windows 8 then a sticker or label would of come with the product. Some times on laptops you will need to remove the covers and even remove the battery to get at the sticker. Below is a picture I took that shows the product key sticker on may laptop. The sticker will be on either the base unit of your PC or on the back of your laptop. You will need to find a sticker which should look like the one below. If you purchased your computer / laptop with windows 8 pre-installed, then the product key should be on your machine.
If you are looking for your program CD key, it's found on the CD sleeve, jewel box, or the printed documentation included with the disc.Below I will show you all the ways that you can find your windows 8 product key. If you have installed the free Windows 10 upgrade, the unique key is associated with your Microsoft account and can be re-activated after reinstalling Windows 10. Windows 10, 8, 7, Server 2008, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, ME, and 98 Product Key: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx Windows 95 and NT Product Key: xxxxx-xxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxx Where do I find the CD key, product key, or unique number? Microsoft Windows product keyįor computers, if you have an OEM PC (e.g., Dell or Hewlett-Packard), the Windows product key is found on the side or bottom of the computer. Below, are the formats of the Microsoft Windows product keys. After Windows is installed on a computer, it prompts you for an activation key to verify your computer has a legitimate copy of Windows. In this example, the last four sets of letters and numbers are hidden to protect the unique key. On an OEM laptop, it may be on the bottom of the laptop, or underneath the laptop battery. Usually, it is on the side or bottom of an OEM desktop computer. A product key should not be referred to as a serial number to help prevent confusion with a computer or hardware products serial number.Ībove is an example of the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition product key.
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