product key/id


  1. maranna
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    10 Pro retail 1909
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    product key/id


    Is the product key different from the product id?
    I have a 25 character key for windows and on the profile page it says product id with a different number. Then on the right it says change product key. This confusing.to me. Could you please explain in case I have to reinstall.
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  3. mrgeek
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    Windows 10 Home
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    Product ID is for MS Tech Support, while the Product Key is for OS installation/re-install validation and the more useful to store or have on hand, in case the key is not read from BIOS.
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  4. maranna
    Posts : 1,333
    10 Pro retail 1909
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    Thank you very much.
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