Introduction
If youre upgrading to Windows 11 from an earlier version of Windows, youll need a product key to activate the new operating system. If you dont have a product key, you can purchase one from Microsoft or a retail store. If you have a digital copy of Windows 11, youll find your product key in the confirmation email you received after purchasing the operating system.
If youre not sure how to find your product key, this blog post will show you how.
Where to find your product key
If youre wondering how to find your Windows 11 product key, youre in luck. There are a few different ways you can go about doing this, and well walk you through each one.
First, you can check in the registry. To do this, press the Windows key + R, type regedit into the Run dialog, and press Enter. In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersion. In the right-hand pane, look for the ProductId entry. The value next to it is your product key.
If you cant find the ProductId entry (or if the value next to it is empty), you can use a third-party tool like ProduKey from Nirsoft. Download the ZIP file, extract it, and then run the ProduKey.exe file. On the right-hand side, look for Windows Product Key under the System Information section.
If youre reinstalling Windows 11, you can also find your product key on a sticker attached to your PC. If your PC is a laptop, it may be on the bottom or under the battery. If your PC is a desktop, it may be on the side, on the back, or on the top.
Once you have your product key, you can use it to reinstall Windows 11. For more
How to activate your product key
If youre looking for your Windows 11 product key, there are a few different ways to find it. Here are a few methods that you can try:
1. Check the original packaging: If you purchased your copy of Windows 11 from a retail store, the product key should be on a sticker on the packaging.
2. Check your email: If you purchased Windows 11 online, you should have received an email from Microsoft with your product key.
3. Check the Microsoft account used to buy Windows 11: If you purchased Windows 11 from the Microsoft Store, your product key should be in your Microsoft account.
4. Find your product key with a third-party tool: If you cant find your product key using any of the methods above, you can try using a third-party tool like Product Key Finder.
Conclusion
If youre looking for your Windows 11 product key, there are a few places you can look. You can check in the Registry, use a third-party program, or look for it on the Microsoft website. Whichever method you choose, make sure you have a backup of your product key before you begin.
How to Find Windows 11 Product Key (Quick Tutorial)