By default, Windows computers can’t see their PC serial number by looking at the system interface, or by using known system information tools. However, you can still find the serial number using the Command Prompt, a built-in application in every Microsoft operating system. Tip: If you’re not familiar with the Windows 10 interface, we recommend […]
Windows 10
How to Plug in Your Product Key with SLMGR and SLUI
Activating your copy of Windows 10 can be quite the challenge if the regular way doesn’t seem to work. You might also want to change your product key in case you purchased a new one to replace your old system for a reason. Luckily, there are multiple ways to plug in a product key and push activation […]
Windows 10 – Reformatting Your PC and Reusing Your Product Key
Check the License Before Formatting Open Activation settings and record the installed edition and activation status. If the license is linked to a Microsoft account, confirm that the device appears in the account. Keep the original product key or purchase information available, but do not publish or share the key in screenshots. All Windows 10 […]
Windows 10 – Clean Install Guide
KeysCheap always recommends performing a clean install when changing your operating system. Doing so ensures error-free installation and faster PC performance as there are no old system files or settings being carried over to the new system. If you already installed Windows 10 and you are certain that installation came from a genuine source, simply […]
Windows 10 – Activating and Linking Your Microsoft Account
This guide is about activating an already installed Windows 10 Home or Professional using a product key as well as upgrading an existing installation of Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Professional. If you still haven’t installed any operating system or you are upgrading from an older operating system, please refer to our Windows 10 […]