Find the Windows product key after setup by checking the installation folder or system settings.

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livtheviking
Posting Freak

846

09-27-2016, 12:55 AM

#11

Since Windows 7, 8 and later, the sticker is absent; the keys are now built into the BIOS.

livtheviking

09-27-2016, 12:55 AM #11

Since Windows 7, 8 and later, the sticker is absent; the keys are now built into the BIOS.

Raziel34
Junior Member

09-27-2016, 08:41 AM

#12

Unless you purchased the retail version of Windows 8/8.1, you'd find a small piece of paper inside the box. However, that detail isn't included here or there.

Raziel34

09-27-2016, 08:41 AM #12

Unless you purchased the retail version of Windows 8/8.1, you'd find a small piece of paper inside the box. However, that detail isn't included here or there.

P4k4
Junior Member

09-30-2016, 05:51 AM

#13

Oh, I was just checking in. You're still on 7, right?

P4k4

09-30-2016, 05:51 AM #13

Oh, I was just checking in. You're still on 7, right?

HDellrON
Senior Member

257

10-07-2016, 01:10 PM

#14

I discovered a method to achieve this without relying on external tools, though it employs VB script. I'm seeking an even more efficient solution.

HDellrON

10-07-2016, 01:10 PM #14

I discovered a method to achieve this without relying on external tools, though it employs VB script. I'm seeking an even more efficient solution.

PureMime
Member

10-12-2016, 12:38 PM

#15

Something better how? The Product Key is encrypted in the Registry. The VB script is doing literally the same thing as the third party tools. Extracting the key from the encrypted entry. What better could there be? Microsoft doesn't offer a 1st party tool that does this.

PureMime

10-12-2016, 12:38 PM #15

dm5k
Member

179

10-12-2016, 06:56 PM

#16

It appears in the registry path LOCAL MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/WinNT/Current version. It is marked as a digital product ID. You might need a converter to translate it into a readable format, or use a key finder for easier access.

dm5k

10-12-2016, 06:56 PM #16

Idg1000shatz
Member

215

10-16-2016, 12:23 PM

#17

I wasn't aware it was encrypted, but your explanation really helped save some time.

Idg1000shatz

10-16-2016, 12:23 PM #17

I wasn't aware it was encrypted, but your explanation really helped save some time.

iiMau
Member

10-18-2016, 07:40 AM

#18

Thanks for bringing this to attention. It’s clear you found what you needed, and your request was exactly what I aimed for.

iiMau

10-18-2016, 07:40 AM #18

Thanks for bringing this to attention. It’s clear you found what you needed, and your request was exactly what I aimed for.

Okwrighty
Member

105

10-19-2016, 06:42 PM

#19

They're "encrypted" in hexadecimal as mentioned earlier. That's what Key Finder tools do. Your VB script isn't clear—why would you be so worried? The links we shared are all secure. If you're really concerned, disconnect your internet while using the program.

Okwrighty

10-19-2016, 06:42 PM #19

JmcHD
Junior Member

10-19-2016, 07:48 PM

#20

It's alright to feel cautious about security. Just used the VB script and it worked—thanks everyone for your support!

JmcHD

10-19-2016, 07:48 PM #20

It's alright to feel cautious about security. Just used the VB script and it worked—thanks everyone for your support!

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