How To Find Product Key For Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Powershell

A product key of Windows is 25 characters alpha-numeric code used during the activation of the Windows operating system. It is required, after updating, installing, or reinstalling Windows to complete the installation process by activating it.

Note: One of the most effective ways a Windows user can find the product key using CMD or PowerShell. Method 1: Find the Product Key from Command Prompt. Launch the Run Windows on the screen by pressing and holding Windows + R key, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt or type cmd in the Windows search box and press Enter. The Set-WindowsProductKey cmdlet sets the product key for the current Windows Edition in the specified image. Examples Example 1: Set the product key on a mounted image PS C: Set-WindowsProductKey -Path 'c: offline' -ProductKey '5-5-12345' This command sets the product key on the Windows image that is mounted to c: offline.

You can find the Windows on the cover box of the Windows or the sticker of your device if the Windows come pre-installed. You can contact the manufacturer to know your product key.

You can also receive your Windows product key through email after installing the Windows on your device.

But you will online get your product key through email if you have downloaded it from the official Microsoft online Store.

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Windows 2008 R2 Standard Key

If you update your Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8, then you will receive a digital license instead of a product key to activate your Windows.

In any case, you did not receive your product key, or it was misprinted on the cover or did not work on your system. You can contact the retailer to know to resolve this issue.

How To Find Product Key For Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Powershell Download

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Although, there are few other ways to detect the Windows product key, which we have mentioned in this guide. If you still face problems while retrieving your product key, you can contact Microsoft support.

Note: One of the most effective ways a Windows user canfind the product key using CMD or PowerShell.

Method 1: Find the Product Key from Command Prompt

  1. Launch the Run Windows on the screen by pressing and holding Windows + R key, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt or type cmd in the Windows search box and press Enter.

2. Run the Command Prompt as admin ( You can also search CMD on the Windows Search bar to open Command Prompt).

3. Now copy this command wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey on the screen and paste it on the window.

4. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to run this command, and you will be able to see your Windows Product key on the screen.

5. Copy it somewhere safe or note it down to save it for future use.

Method 2: Receive the Product Key Through Powershell

  1. Right-click on the Windows start icon and open Windows PowerShell (Admin).

2. Copy this command to insert on the screen powershell “(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey”.

3. Press Enter, and through this process, your Windows Product key will appear on the screen.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Activation Key

These methods will help you to find your product key if you do not receive the Windows Product key while purchasing Windows 10 or while downloading it from Online Microsoft Store.