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2025-01-08T12:19:05+00:00

how to find server license key

Windows Server Identity and access Certificates and public key infrastructure (PKI)

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-08T13:08:50+00:00

    Hello shankar glass,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

    To find your Windows Server license key, you can use several methods. Here are the most common approaches:

    Using Command Prompt or PowerShell

    1. Command Prompt:

    Open Command Prompt as an Administrator. You can do this by right-clicking the Start button and selecting "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".

    Type the following command and press Enter:

    wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey

    This command will display your license key.

    1. PowerShell:

    Open PowerShell as an Administrator.

    Enter the following command and press Enter:

    (Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey

    Using the Windows Registry

    1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
    2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
    3. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform
    4. Look for the entry named BackupProductKeyDefault.

    This entry will contain your Windows Server license key.

    Using Third-Party Tools

    There are several third-party tools available that can retrieve and display your Windows Server license key.

    Two popular options are:

    1. ProduKey by NirSoft:

    Download ProduKey from the NirSoft website.

    Run the program, and it will display the product keys for Windows and other software installed on your system.

    1. Belarc Advisor:

    Download Belarc Advisor from the Belarc website.

    Run the program and allow it to generate a system profile. It will display product keys for Windows and other software in the report.

    Using Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or Microsoft Account

    If you purchased your Windows Server through a volume licensing program or from the Microsoft Store, you can often find your product key by logging into the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or your Microsoft account:

    1. VLSC:

    Go to the Volume Licensing Service Center website and log in with your credentials. Navigate to the "Downloads and Keys" section to find your product key.

    1. Microsoft Account:

    Go to the Microsoft Store website and log in with your Microsoft account.

    Check your order history or product details to find the product key.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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