Finding activation key


  1. ICIT2LOL
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    Windows 10 Pro version 22H2 0n one desktop and running Window 11 Pro 22H2 on unsupported desktop
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    Finding activation key


    I am trying to find the activation key for a preinstalled Windows 10 on my laptop and have tried using Showkey but am getting a warning not to run this app.

    So how do we find the key now that Showkey is not going to run?
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  3. f23948
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    Did you unblock file?
    Try How to Unblock a File in Windows 10 to see if warning goes away

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    Or view product key with command prompt
    How to Find Your Windows 10 Product Key Using the Command Prompt
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  4. ICIT2LOL
    Posts : 11,062
    Windows 10 Pro version 22H2 0n one desktop and running Window 11 Pro 22H2 on unsupported desktop
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    Thanks f23948 I have the OEM key have found the installed key by running Showkey
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  6. f23948
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    Don't forget to mark as solve
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