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Recover product key from an unbootable hard drive [HOW TO]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windowsproduct keyis important on several counts, especially if you’re trying to reinstallWindows 10. And you never know when that is going to happen. Worse, you might require theWindows 10product keyfor a computer that simply won’t boot.

That said, no matter how daunting the task might seem, it in fact is quite easy to retrieve theWindows 10product keyfrom even an unbootable hard drive.

How do I recover my Windows 10 product key?

How do I recover my Windows 10 product key?

1. Recovering Windows 10 product key using NirSoft’s ProduKey software

Want to find your Windows product key quickly? Here’s how to do it in just 1 minute

2. Recovering Windows 10 product using Superfly Inc.’s ShowKeyPlus

3. Windows 10 product key stored in BIOS

This should help deal with the situation where you need to retrieve theWindows 10product keyfrom an unbootable hard drive.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan Jenic

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.