The OEM Windows 8/8.1 product key may be stored on the BIOS. Even, the Windows product key is not stored in the Windows registry file. However, on Windows 8/8.1 laptop, you maybe cannot find the sticker with Windows product key. On previous Windows, you can find a sticker with printed Windows product key on a sticker on the side of your desktop computer or on the back your laptop.Īlso, after the Windows is registered, the Windows product key is stored in the registry file. If you want to upgrade your Windows 8 to Windows 10, the Windows product key is also essential. After booting from the Windows installation DVD or USB disk, the Windows product key also need to be inputted correctly before doing the actually reset or reinstallation. When you want to download the Windows 8 ISO from Microsoft website, the Windows product key is required. If you want to reset, reinstall or upgrade your Windows 8/8.1, the Windows product key is required.įor example, your Windows 8 has random booting problems and in an unstable state, your IT friend recommends you to reset/reinstall your Windows 8 to solve the problem. Lazesoft Recovery Suite is a very easy to use ALL-IN-ONE boot disk that repair your crashed Windows, recover data from deleted, formatted, damaged partition, clone or backup disk, reset your forgotten Windows password.ĭownload | Order Now! How to recover Windows 8/8.1 OEM product key from BIOS Why is Windows product key important?

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