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Locating your Windows Product Key

You will find your Windows Product Key in one of the following locations, depending on how you purchased your Windows software:

COA affixed to a desktop PC

Windows came preinstalled on a PC: look for the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) on the body of your PC.


COA affixed to a laptop PC

Windows came preinstalled on a laptop PC: look for the COA on the underside of the laptop.

Windows came preinstalled on a tablet PC or other small device: look for the COA beneath the battery.


Orange Product Key label affixed to the installation CD case

Windows was purchased at a retail outlet, separate from a PC: look for the orange Product Key label on the installation CD case.