Windows key product

Scott Worthington · 7 Jun 2021 at 15:59

I purchased my first pre-built PC from overclockers about 4 years ago. and I'm in the process of making some upgrades. However, I cant seem to find my Windows 10 Product key code. I was told the easiest way to get it, is to ask from the retailer I purchased it from. What's the best way to get into contact with OCuk about this, if possible?

MissChief · 7 Jun 2021 at 16:07

Is it now listed in ‘about this PC?’

I’ve used Magic jelly bean key finder in the past but I have no idea if that’s still a thing. Or if it even works.

Raise a webnote or post in the CS section?

The_Arbiter · 7 Jun 2021 at 16:11

The section near the top of the forum will be the best bet.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/forums/community/ocuk-customer-service.116/

I seem to recall you can use command prompt to get the code. That might be worth searching about.

The windows 10 reinstaller is available direct from microsoft on their site, you just need a USB stick. You will need your code when reactivating, but i think that you can reactivate using the same email address that's tied to your account without needing the code. But i know my friend had an issue with this when he changed his motherboard, but i've always just reactivated using my same code each time.

Hope that helps.

Scott Worthington · 7 Jun 2021 at 17:05

The_Arbiter said:
The section near the top of the forum will be the best bet.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/forums/community/ocuk-customer-service.116/

I seem to recall you can use command prompt to get the code. That might be worth searching about.

The windows 10 reinstaller is available direct from microsoft on their site, you just need a USB stick. You will need your code when reactivating, but i think that you can reactivate using the same email address that's tied to your account without needing the code. But i know my friend had an issue with this when he changed his motherboard, but i've always just reactivated using my same code each time.

Hope that helps.

Can't overclockers find it through their order history?

MissChief · 7 Jun 2021 at 17:34

Scott Worthington said:
Can't overclockers find it through their order history?

Probably yes but they rarely if ever respond to the general sections of the forum. To get a response from an actual member of staff post in the post order queries section.

gpuerrilla · 7 Jun 2021 at 18:59

All upgrades I have done to machines with Windows 10 register themselves assuming its basically not a new system.

I had one old machine I resurrected last week which had been upgraded from Windows 7. When it said the machine was unlicensed after scratching my head I found a microsoft page that said to dig out the old key (so I used the win7 sticker) and enter it so I did and it worked a charm.

You rarely need to bother about licenses, as said above if you really need to view your key there are some tools out there which can display it for you.

MarcLister · 7 Jun 2021 at 19:08

I just ran Speccy on my PC and it shows a key for me under the Operating System tab.

d_brennen · 7 Jun 2021 at 19:12

Could always link your Windows key to a Microsoft account (Hotmail/Live/Outlook.com etc.)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...e-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665

The_Arbiter · 7 Jun 2021 at 20:10

Scott Worthington said:
Can't overclockers find it through their order history?

That's why we suggested asking in the customer section, the shop can help you directly there

Or go with the other suggestions which will probably be quicker.

Orcvader · 7 Jun 2021 at 21:36

d_brennen said:
Could always link your Windows key to a Microsoft account (Hotmail/Live/Outlook.com etc.)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...e-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665

This. No need to remember the key if you linked it to your Microsoft account, just move the license over via this.

LoadsaMoney · 8 Jun 2021 at 15:31

They're normally on a sticker on the back of the case.

Glanza · 8 Jun 2021 at 16:35

If you bought it with your PC you should have a OEM sticker with the code on somewhere on your case.

Kautya · 12 Jun 2021 at 20:20

MissChief said:
Is it now listed in ‘about this PC?’

I’ve used Magic jelly bean key finder in the past but I have no idea if that’s still a thing. Or if it even works.

Raise a webnote or post in the CS section?

+1 to this. I had used it before to retrieve a key from my old laptop where the sticker had been worn off.