How to Find Windows 8 Product Key Using CMD

As a Windows 8 user, you may want to find your product key in several scenarios. For instance, you may want to reinstall the OS, buy a higher edition of Windows, or even move the license to another computer.

In this article, EaseUS will demonstrate two effective ways to find the Windows 8 product key using Cmd and EaseUS Todo PCTrans. These are simple but effective tips that will relieve some of your stress and possibly save you a lot of time in the future. Continue reading to know more!

How to Find Windows 8 Product Key Using CMD

Now that you understand why finding your Windows 8 product key can be important let's dive into the process. The Command Prompt method is quick and easy, requiring no additional software.

Follow the steps given below to find the Windows 8 product key using the command prompt:

Step 1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. Click on the Start button and type Cmd.

Step 2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator."

Step 3. Next, type this command in the command prompt window: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey to get your Windows 8 product key.

Step 4. Then press "Enter" to execute the command. In seconds, cmd will show your Windows 8 product key. Now, you can note the 25-figure product key or take a picture of it for future visibility.

In this manner, you will be able to find your Windows 8 product key quickly and easily without the help of third-party programs or complicated processes. This utility is an integral part of Windows and, thus, a convenient way to access this data.

Better Alternative - One-Click to Find Product Key

Although the Command Prompt technique works, there exists a much easier method of locating your product key in Windows 8. For people who want a more user-friendly approach, or need some more features, there is ready-made software that has a solution for everything.

One such tool is EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional, a versatile software that not only helps you find your Windows license key but also the product keys of software like Adobe and Microsoft Office. This all-in-one utility simplifies the process of retrieving your product key with a single click, making it accessible even for users who aren't comfortable with command-line interfaces.

After downloading, you can follow the steps given below to use EaseUS Todo PCTrans to find the product key:

Step 1. Launch and run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on the PC, Click "More Tools". Then, click "Product Key" on the left panel. And click "Scan".

Step 2. Click "Scan", and you can see the product key of Windows, Adobe, and Office. Save the key to the selected location or choose "Copy" for direct use.

In addition to assisting one in locating a Windows eighth product key, EaseUS Todo PCTrans offers several other useful functions:

• Data Transfer: Easily move files, applications, and settings from one PC to another. 
• Backup & Restore: Create a mirror image of the whole system, including the OS, for backup or migration.
• App Migration: Carry over the apps installed into a new drive without the need to install them again.
• Large File Finder: Quickly search and free up the large files that are cluttered on your hard disk.
• PC Clean: Cleans up unused files and helps to make the system faster operative.

These additional features transform EaseUS Todo PCTrans into a versatile application for managing Windows systems, offering more than simply recovering product keys.

Conclusion

In this guide, we've shown you two effective ways to retrieve the Windows 8 product key: Command Prompt (CMD) and the EaseUS Todo PCTrans software application. The basic CMD solution, while effective and built-in, is quick and not the best. We recommend you resort to EaseUS Todo PCTrans for its functionalities and ease of use.

This versatile tool not only simplifies product key retrieval but also provides valuable functionalities like data transfer, system cloning, and PC optimization. By choosing the method that suits you, you can quickly secure your Windows 8 product key.

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Find Windows 8 Product Key Using CMD FAQs

If you still have further queries on this topic, check out the FAQs section below. Here, we've compiled some of the most commonly asked questions-

1. How to find the Windows 8 product key using cmd?

In order to find your product key for Windows 8 from the command line, access the Command Prompt as an administrator and input the subsequent command, hitting Enter afterward: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey. The product key will be retrieved and displayed on the screen.

2. Can I find my product key in the command prompt?

You can locate your Windows product key through the command prompt. This technique applies not only to Windows 8 but also to other versions of Windows. The above command will fetch the product key stored in your computer's BIOS or UEFI firmware.

3. Can I find the Windows 8 product key in BIOS?

In many cases, yes. For Windows 8 and later versions, Microsoft often stores the product key in the computer's BIOS or UEFI firmware. This is why the CMD method is proper—it directly fetches the key from the firmware. However, if you have either upgraded your version of Windows or entered a new key manually, the one stored in the BIOS may not match the activation key you are currently using.