A product key, also known as a software key or activation key, is a unique code used to activate and verify a licensed software product. When a user purchases a software product, they receive a product key that unlocks the full version of the software and enables them to use all the features. Product keys are typically used for commercial software, such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, but can also be used for other software applications. Users must enter their product key during the installation process or activate it online to confirm that they have a genuine copy of the software.
MyKeyFinder is a free application that helps retrieve the Product Key of all installed software from the Windows Registry, including Windows 10. There may be certain cases when you want to retrieve your Windows 10 Product Key from the running machine. It may happen that you are planning to install a fresh Windows 10 after … Read more
It is possible to install Windows 10 without a valid product key, but it requires activation to verify you’re running a genuine copy to gain full access. Why you need a valid license or product key to activate Windows 10? A unique product key is used to activate Windows 10 copy to ensure that a … Read more
Have you purchased a PC or laptop preinstalled with Windows 11/10? Have you upgraded Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 11/10 and want to copy the product key for future reference? It is possible to retrieve the product key or license from the running Windows 10 machine using a third-party application ShowKeyPlus. Why do you … Read more
What is Belarc Advisor? Belarc Advisor is free for personal use software used to view the product key of the Windows 10 operating system. Once you download, install and run this freeware utility on your Windows PC, it generates a detailed profile of your installed software, hardware, network inventory, missing security updates, anti-virus status, and … Read more
Earlier versions of Windows PCs, for instance, Windows 7 PCs, used to come with a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) sticker printed on it, where you can see the product key of Windows OS. All the new computers or laptops that ship with Windows 8, 10, and 11 don’t have a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) sticker … Read more
If you’re currently using an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7 or 8, and you’re interested in testing out Windows 10 on a separate partition of your computer, it’s recommended that you install it without purchasing a license key. This way, you can use Windows 10 for a month or more to get … Read more
PC manufacturers have started securing product license keys in the BIOS/EFI since the release of Windows 7. New branded Windows computers now come preloaded with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11, and there are no longer any stickers with product key information or Certificate of Authenticity (COA) stickers on the computer or … Read more
Since the release of the Windows 7 operating system, product license keys have been embedded into the BIOS/UEFI by PC manufacturers as a standard practice. As a result, new Windows computers come preloaded with Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 without displaying product key information or Certificate of Authenticity (COA) stickers on the device. This … Read more
