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How to find your Windows 11 or Windows 10 product key
If your PC came with Windows, the key is usually stored in the firmware, and one PowerShell command will show it. If you bought a key separately, it's in your order email or on the card in the box. Many PCs don't need the key at all, because Windows activates with a digital license linked to the hardware or your Microsoft account.
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