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Can my Windows product key be reused?


If you want to know whether your Windows 11, 10, ... product key can be used again, you don't need any hacking knowledge!




Depending on what you use PowerShell, Command Prompt, or Windows Terminal, the same command can be used!
 
Contents:

1.) ... Windows 11, 10, ... find out product key type!
2.) ... information about the product key types on Microsoft Windows!
3.) ... More tips on product keys and Co. on MS Windows OS!




1.) Windows 11, 10, ... find out product key type!

1. Start the command prompt as administrator  (Ctrl + Shift + Enter)

2. Use the slmgr.vbs /dlv or Slmgr –dli command

3. Wait a few seconds for the Windows Script Manager to appear and tell you what license type you have.

4. Here you can see a retail license under Windows 11 

(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 4)

And a volume license under Windows 10 (... see Image-2) 

►►  About the product key types

(Image-1) Can my MS Windows product key be reused!
Can my MS Windows product key be reused!

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2.) Information about the product key types on Microsoft Windows!

PS, The Slmgr /dli command also works 

RETAIL

A retail license means that you purchased Windows either online or from a computer store and should have a physical copy. Retail Windows can be transferred to another computer and activated, but can only be assigned to one computer at a time.
 
OEM

OEM or Original Equipment Manufacturer means your copy of Windows was installed on your computer and is licensed only for the life of that computer. Today, most of these licenses are embedded in the BIOS or UEFI firmware. OEM licenses are standard on brand name computers including Dell, Hewlett, Packard, Compaq etc. An exception would be OEM SLP.

This is preinstalled; no activation key required. You cannot install Windows with this key, but you can restore it from a preinstalled partition on your computer. Ask your manufacturer for more information on this!
 
Volume

Volume licenses are often purchased in bulk by large corporations, educational institutions, or the government. There's a good chance these keys can be installed on other computers, but bulk sales usually have a limit, and if that limit is exceeded, the product key will no longer be valid on another computer.


(Image-2) Windows 10 Volume product key license!
Windows 10 Volume product key license!

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3.) More tips on product keys and Co. on MS Windows OS!


► Find Windows 10 / 11 product key using command prompt!
► Install  Windows 10 / 11 without a product key, is it possible?
► Check whether Windows 11 is activated, status!
► Change the product key in Windows 10/11 for a new activation?
► Is it possible to extend the Windows 10 test period with slmgr -rearm?
► Do cheap Windows 10 product keys really work?





  





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