How to Find Windows Serial Key?

Triparadox
Triparadox Member Posts: 55 Devotee WiFi Icon
edited November 2023 in 2019 Archives
I have been thinking and trying to figure this out for a while, but no luck so far. My cousin's laptop (another brand) has the Windows installation disc, possibly with the serial key written in the back of the cover, sent inside the box where the laptop is shipped. As for my laptop, Predator Helios 300 G3-571, I can't seem to find it. There is no sticker below the laptop about the serial key. I can't seem to find it inside the system (I am inexperienced). Is there any way for me to get that key? My main concern is if something bad happen and I have to format the laptop, chances are the Windows system is going to ask me to re input that serial key.

Answers

  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    edited May 2019
    Windows 10 Key is embedded into your system's UEFI BIOS. If anything ever happens, it will fetch the key from your BIOS. So you don't need to find the key. If you want, use ProduKey by Nirsoft. It will show you your key.
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • xapim
    xapim ACE Posts: 7,253 Pathfinder
    edited May 2019
    @Triparadox you dont need your serial key its built into your bios any windows 10 version you will install it will always auto register as home but if you need it here is how

    https://blog.pcrisk.com/windows/12053-how-to-find-your-windows-or-office-product-keys


    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/11532543

    UserBenchmarks: Game 43%, Desk 61%, Work 40%
    CPU: Intel Core i5-7300HQ - 63.5%
    GPU: Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti (Mobile) - 41.9%
    SSD: WDC WDS200T2B0B-00YS70 2TB - 71.4%
    HDD: WD WD10SPZX-00HKTT0 1TB - 93.7%
    RAM: Kingston HyperX DDR4 2666 C15 2x16GB - 76.8%
    MBD: Acer Predator G3-572

    I'm not an Acer employee. (just here to help in the best way i can)
    If my answer fixed you issue please accept it for any other users who search for it would find it quickly thanks :)
    If you want to learn more about undervolting/optimizing windows join the Predator fb group and youtube channel:

    Owner/Admin (HOTEL HERO/Red-Sand/Opoka Opoka)
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/PredatorHelios300
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJwGUHxSJ8FKqAhnOqQuAw
    Acer support:
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    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/  


  • Triparadox
    Triparadox Member Posts: 55 Devotee WiFi Icon
    I had this problem back when I was using Acer Aspire V5-471G. I still remember it clearly where it asked for the serial key. I'm just wondering if there is any way for me to attain that key and write it down or keep it in a secure dociment. All I want is to be prepared for the worst scenario.
  • xapim
    xapim ACE Posts: 7,253 Pathfinder
    I had this problem back when I was using Acer Aspire V5-471G. I still remember it clearly where it asked for the serial key. I'm just wondering if there is any way for me to attain that key and write it down or keep it in a secure dociment. All I want is to be prepared for the worst scenario.
    @Triparadox you can get it following the instructions in the link above :)


    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/11532543

    UserBenchmarks: Game 43%, Desk 61%, Work 40%
    CPU: Intel Core i5-7300HQ - 63.5%
    GPU: Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti (Mobile) - 41.9%
    SSD: WDC WDS200T2B0B-00YS70 2TB - 71.4%
    HDD: WD WD10SPZX-00HKTT0 1TB - 93.7%
    RAM: Kingston HyperX DDR4 2666 C15 2x16GB - 76.8%
    MBD: Acer Predator G3-572

    I'm not an Acer employee. (just here to help in the best way i can)
    If my answer fixed you issue please accept it for any other users who search for it would find it quickly thanks :)
    If you want to learn more about undervolting/optimizing windows join the Predator fb group and youtube channel:

    Owner/Admin (HOTEL HERO/Red-Sand/Opoka Opoka)
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/PredatorHelios300
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJwGUHxSJ8FKqAhnOqQuAw
    Acer support:
    https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact
    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/  


  • Triparadox
    Triparadox Member Posts: 55 Devotee WiFi Icon
    Ah, didn't pay enough attention. Thank you for the link. I will look it up when I have the time.
  • Triparadox
    Triparadox Member Posts: 55 Devotee WiFi Icon
    xapim said:
    I had this problem back when I was using Acer Aspire V5-471G. I still remember it clearly where it asked for the serial key. I'm just wondering if there is any way for me to attain that key and write it down or keep it in a secure dociment. All I want is to be prepared for the worst scenario.
    @Triparadox you can get it following the instructions in the link above :)
    It works and I have it safe. Thank you.
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    Sign in to your PC using your Microsoft Account. That way even if you lose the key, your PC will fetch the license from your account.
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!