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Change Windows product key?


It's easy to change the Windows product key, this is possible with all Microsoft operating systems! 



 
Content:

1.) ... Change Windows product key via the command prompt!
2.) ... More tips on product keys under Windows!
3.) ... Reasons why someone would want to change a Windows product key!

1.) Change Windows product key via the command prompt!


Step 1 of 3
Start cmd.exe in administrator mode. ( ...See here (Run/Start Command Prompt in Admin Mode )) 
 
Step 2 of 3
Now enter the following command: 
slmgr.vbs -ipk “<Enter your new product key here>” 
 
Step 3 of 3
Confirm Press Enter or Return and then wait for confirmation. 
 
Microsoft Windows [version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\System32> slmgr.vbs -ipk 655RT-67ZUI-TZUEG-78IUZ-RE123

C:\Windows\System32>


2.) More tips on product keys under Windows!



Keep your Windows product key safe. It is important information that you need to activate and use Windows. Write it down or save it in a safe place.

►►  Find Windows 10 / 11 product key using the command prompt
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►►  Changing the product key in Windows 10/11 for a new activation?



Make a backup copy of your product key. You can save it to an encrypted file or back it up to a secure external drive. This will prevent you from losing it if your computer breaks down or is stolen.



3.) Reasons why someone would want to change a Windows product key!




Obtain a legal license:
If someone has previously used an unlicensed or illegal copy of Windows, changing the product key can be used to obtain a legal license and thus receive legal support and updates from Microsoft.

Upgrade to a different edition of Windows:
Windows offers different editions such as Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise. If someone wants to switch from one edition to another, they may need a new product key.

►►  Change product key Windows 11, or make Home Pro?
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License transfer to another computer:
If you are installing Windows on a new computer and have already used it on another computer, you will typically need to change the product key to ensure that it is activated on only one computer at a time.

►►  Can my Windows product key be used again?



Problems with the current product key:
Sometimes there can be problems with an existing product key, for example if it has been blocked or there are problems with activation. Changing the product key can help resolve these issues.

►►  Can I install Windows 11 without a product key?



Current key expired or invalid:
If the current product key has expired or is invalid for any reason, you must change it to continue using Windows.

►►  Changing the product key in Windows 10/11 for a new activation?




Security and privacy:
In some cases, it may be necessary to change the product key for security or privacy reasons, especially if you believe it has been compromised.

►►  What is an embedded Windows key?





Info:

It is important to note that when changing a Windows product key, you should ensure that you have a legal license to comply with Microsoft's Terms of Service. Illegally changing or circumventing approval requirements can have legal consequences.



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