How to Check and Understand Your Product Key with NirSoft ProduKey

NirSoft ProduKey is a useful tool for checking and understanding your product key, which is essential for ensuring the authenticity of your Windows operating system. In this article, we will explore how to use ProduKey to display your product key and understand its different components.

When you run ProduKey, you will see a list of keys displayed on the screen. Apart from the key itself, the associated Edition of each key is also displayed below it. For instance, if you have an OEM key, it will show whether your PC was built for Windows Vista or Windows 7. This information helps you understand the type of product key you have and how it was obtained.

In some cases, you may find that your product key is not pre-installed on your PC. If you bought a new PC running Windows, the product key will be included in the firmware in the case of Windows 8 or 10, or as an OEM marker for previous versions. In this scenario, the key displayed will be a generic key.

It's important to note that if you upgrade to Windows 10 for free, you will receive a unique 'digital entitlement' instead of a product key. This means that your PC is entitled to run Windows 10 without requiring a physical product key.

When upgrading Windows, your Original key will be the key installed prior to the upgrade. This applies to OEM System Builder keys as well. In other words, if you upgraded from an earlier version of Windows, the Original key will remain valid even after the upgrade.

If you bought Windows from an authorized retailer, the product key will only show as the Installed key. Your product key depends on the type of Windows version you bought, and it's essential to keep track of this information to ensure that your operating system is legitimate.

In conclusion, NirSoft ProduKey is a powerful tool for checking and understanding your product key. By using this software, you can gain insight into the different components of your product key and understand how they were obtained. This knowledge will help you maintain the authenticity of your Windows operating system and ensure that it continues to function properly over time.

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