How to find the product key for Windows 10 on a Mac?

Question

Trying to get Windows 10 activated on my new Mac Studio M4 Max computer

Answer 1

To find the product key for Windows 10 on a Mac, you typically need to check the following:

1. If you purchased Windows 10 digitally: The product key should be in the confirmation email you received after purchase. Look for a section that mentions your product key.
2. If you have a physical copy: The product key is usually found on a card inside the box or on the back of the DVD case.
3. Using Windows on Mac via Boot Camp: If you installed Windows 10 using Boot Camp, you can retrieve the product key from the Windows installation by using the command prompt. Open the command prompt and enter the command: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey. This command may return the product key if it is embedded in the firmware.
4. Using third-party software: There are various third-party tools available that can help you retrieve the product key from your Windows installation.

If you are unable to find the product key through these methods, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.

Answer 2

If you purchased Windows 10 directly from Microsoft, then open the Settings app and go to the activation settings window.

Click the Troubleshoot button, select 'I changed my hardware' then on the next window, select the previously activated device, that process should move your Windows licence to the new Mac.