Retrieve License Key from BIOS

Using Command Prompt

1. Open a Command Prompt as an Administrator.
2. Type in the following command: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey
3. Press Enter.
4. The command will output any License Key that is imprinted in the BIOS.

Using a Batch Script

1. Open Notepad or some other text editor.
2. Copy the following code a paste it into your text editor:
   1. @echo off
      SET FILENAME=OEMKEY-%COMPUTERNAME%.txt
      wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey > %FILENAME%
3. Name the file Get-OEM-License.bat and save the file to the Desktop.
4. On the Desktop, hold the Shift-Key and right-click the Get-OEM-License.bat then click Run As Administrator.
5. If prompted, enter your administrator credentials.
6. The script will create a text file on the desktop containing the license key.