When you purchase Windows 10, you're usually given a product key or a digital license. This product key or digital license is what identifies your copy of Windows 10 as legitimate and allows you to receive important updates from Microsoft. If you're having trouble with your Windows 10 product key, it's important that you know how to check it so you can resolve any issues quickly. In this article, we'll cover the various ways to check your Windows 10 product key.
Checking Your Digital License
If you've purchased a digital license for Windows 10, then you can check it easily by going to the Settings app. To do this, simply open the Start menu and then click on the cog icon in the top-left corner. This will open the Settings app and you'll be able to view your digital license. You can also access your digital license by opening the Activation page in the Settings app. Once you open the page, you should see the digital license information and it will tell you if your Windows 10 product key is valid or not.
Checking Your Product Key
If you've purchased a physical copy of Windows 10, then you'll need to check your product key. To do this, you can either use the Windows License Manager tool or the command prompt. To use the Windows License Manager, simply open the Start menu and type "license manager" into the search box. This will open the Windows License Manager, which will show you the product keys associated with your computer. To use the command prompt, open the Start menu and type "cmd" into the search box. This will open the command prompt, where you can type "wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey" to view your product key.
Checking for Updates
If you're having trouble with your Windows 10 product key, it's important to make sure you have the latest Windows updates installed. To do this, open the Start menu and then click on the cog icon in the top-left corner. This will open the Settings app and you can then click on the "Update & Security" option. From here, you can click on the "Windows Update" option and then check for any available updates. If there are any updates available, then you should install them and then check to see if your Windows 10 product key is still valid.
Checking Your Activation Status
If you're still having trouble with your product key, then you can check your activation status to make sure it's still valid. To do this, open the Start menu and then click on the cog icon in the top-left corner. This will open the Settings app and you can then click on the "Update & Security" option. From here, you can click on the "Activation" option and you can then check to see if your Windows 10 product key is still valid.
Contacting Microsoft Support
If you're still having trouble with your Windows 10 product key, then you should contact Microsoft Support for help. To do this, simply open the Start menu and type "contact support" into the search box. This will open the Microsoft Support page where you can enter your product key and contact a Microsoft representative to help you resolve any issues you may be having.
Conclusion
Checking your Windows 10 product key is an important part of making sure your copy of Windows 10 is legitimate and up-to-date. If you're having trouble with your product key, then you should use the methods outlined in this article to check it and make sure it's valid. You can also contact Microsoft Support for help if you're still having trouble with your product key.