How to find and find the Windows product key Where is it displayed?

What is a product code?

Un code Product Key is one series of codes that differentiate the products sold independently or as part of a collection. Mostly these allow the activation of all the functions of said product, because otherwise you will never be able to enjoy its options.

How to find the product key in Windows?

To find your Windows product key, you'll need a program or special software to find this password, as they are commonly encrypted.

The software commonly used are: Produkey, Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder, both free, which allow you to find the Windows product key in all its versions.

As a general rule, these they collect information from the installation logs and present them in a simple and understandable format. Also, if you specifically use Produkey, you will be able to quickly save the keys of all Microsoft products you have installed.

How can I get the Windows 10 product key?

Being Windows 10 the most used operating system today, we will focus on finding the product key for it. Of course, it is important to note that the product key is not needed in this version as in the previous ones.

Windows 10 doesn't ask for the product key like previous versions, but we'll tell you how to find the key anyway.

• If you have purchased a physical or tangible version of Windows you will find the code on the package label.
• The Microsoft company offers technical support to locate the Windows 10 product key.
• If you purchased a digital version of Windows 10 on the Internet, i.e. without the box, you will receive the product key in the mail.

• On the other hand, if you have Windows 10 via a free update, you may have no way of knowing what the product key is. (This case is when you get the second hand PC).
• Microsoft also allows you to obtain an alternative method to the product key called “digital entitlement”. This license automatically activates the product key on your laptop or desktop PC.
• If you bought a laptop or tablet PC running Windows 10, you can find a certificate of authenticity which contains the product key.

As a suggestion, if you can get the product key, write it down in a notebook or plain paper so you always have it at hand. So this way you can use it whenever you need it when you want to install Windows as an operating system from scratch.

Is the product key required to reinstall Windows 10?

As we explained earlier, Windows 10 comes with a "digital license" which automatically examines the code set, when the installation is successful. In this way, Windows 10 is activated without the need to have the product key, obviously in previous versions this key would be needed.

How to know if Windows 10 is activated?

As a general rule, the Windows operating system retains a lot of its original design, so the configuration of this version is similar to the previous ones.

1. Go to Windows window that appears at the bottom left of the screen.
2. Right click on the Windows box, wait for it to open automatically.
3. Then a big box with a black background will appear with different functions, press the one that says «System».
4. Then on the left side press the option that says «Start», all system components will appear. It will select the "Update and security" option.
5. Upon opening you will be able to see on the left side several functions, select where it says «Activation» and there it will tell you if it is activated with a digital license or you will see a section where it will say if Windows is activated "Through the service of your organization."

We hope this article clears up your doubts, so stay active with Windows 10 updates and make the most of them on your PC.