Need to find your Windows or Office product key? Here’s the up-to-date reality in 2025:
### First: Do You Even Need a Product Key?
- If your PC came with Windows 10/11 preinstalled (or you upgraded for free), you almost certainly have a **digital license** linked to your hardware and Microsoft account.
- Reinstalling Windows on the same PC? Just sign in with your Microsoft account—activation happens automatically. No key required.
- Check your status: Settings → System → Activation. It will say “Windows is activated with a digital license” (or linked to your Microsoft account).
### If You Really Need the Actual Key
**Method 1: Built-in Command (Fastest & Safest – Works on Most PCs)**
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator and run:
```
wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
```
or (preferred in Windows 11):
```
powershell "(Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey"
```
This pulls the embedded OEM key directly from your system—no software to install.
**Method 2: For Older Office Installs or When the Command Shows Nothing**
Microsoft now offers **ShowKeyPlus** from the Microsoft Store (free & official):
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PKVZCPTX9C7
It’s safe, regularly updated, and shows Windows + Office keys clearly.
(The old “Magical Jelly Bean” tool is no longer actively maintained and can trigger antivirus warnings—better to avoid it in 2025.)
Still can’t find it or having activation trouble? Give Fireytech a call at 918-258-FIRE (3473). We can:
- Recover keys safely
- Back up your data
- Perform a clean Windows reinstall
- Transfer everything to a new PC
We’re here at our shop near 91st & Sheridan (8988 South Sheridan Rd, Suite D1, Tulsa, OK 74133) or happy to come onsite.
Your data and peace of mind matter more than any product key—let the pros handle it!
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