Where is my Windows Product key ?

Where is my Windows Product key ?

Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 PCs now embed their product keys in the BIOS, a move that offers both pros and cons.

In the past, a new Windows PC would display its product key on a sticker, usually on the side of a desktop and on the base or the bottom of the battery compartment on a laptop. But with Windows 8 8.1 and 10, Microsoft has switched gears and now stores and encrypts the key in the BIOS instead.

Here’s how to recover and view it:

Here are four utilities, all of which will may display your product keys if they are still there: Belarc Advisor:http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html (It does a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

• Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
• and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
• and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features