Stored in software on your PC: When you (or your PC manufacturer) installs Windows, Windows stores its product key in the registry.

The key you need will be in one of three places: RELATED: Where to Download Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 ISOs Legally All you need is access to the disk drive from a working computer. The great thing is that you can even recover a key, even from a computer that won’t boot anymore.

We can only assume that they don’t want anybody to re-use a key from an old computer. We’re not really sure why Microsoft went to great lengths to make it difficult to see the product keys for their software, especially since they are stored right in there in the registry and can be read by software, if not by humans. RELATED: Beginner Geek: How to Reinstall Windows on Your Computer Where can I find my license Key? Your license key will be shown immediately after placing your order.As you can see in the screenshot above, the product ID is stored in the registry but is in a binary format that can’t be read by humans unless you are some sort of Cylon. The entire process of registration will only take few minutes. You will also receive a confirmation email with your license key. What will happen at the end of my license period? This is a one-time payment and there is no automatic renewal. For 1 Year License, the license key expires 1 year later. For Lifetime License, the license key will never expire. What form of payments do you accept? We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB and PayPal. What is 60-Day Money Back Guarantee? If for any reason, you are not pleased with our software or service, contact our customer support team within 60 days of purchase and we will give you a full refund. What happen with the license if I reinstall my OS? You do not lose the number of PCs of your license in the result of reinstalling OS or upgrading your PC with previously installed our software. Have more questions? Our support team is available 24/7 and usually responds in well under few hours. Visit our Help & Support Center to contact them.

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