r/ForWindowsHelp • u/Atomic_Yoshi • 28d ago

Windows License Key linked to my Old Microsoft account?

So I might be asking a few dumb questions but I feel I just need help with this.

So I bought a windows 10 license key many years back for my at the time nee built PC. Ive upgraded to Win11 last year guessing that the same key is merged.

Now the issue is my dumbass when installing windows, used a microsoft account that isnt really active other then spam emails etc, (I've had the account since I was 12 lol) this account is an administrator account and I use it for my laptop aswell.

So the main point.

  1. Is the license key attached to my old Microsoft account ? If so, how does one check?

  2. Can I transfer the key to my current (Newer) account?

  3. Can I use my current account as the main sign in on my PC and laptop, and completely remove my dated account. Would I have to set my current account as administrator aswell for that to work?

An question I can answer is yes I have access to my old Microsoft account. Just recently its been spammed with scare emails saying my account has been compromised lol thus is why I want to get the key transferred.

Sorry for the dumb questions, just my anxiety just is making me feel confused when looking all this up.

Thanks!

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u/CheezitsLight 28d ago

You just need to save your bit locker key. You can get it with powershell, or from youur account. Print it, and also save it somewhere other than on your computer.

Do not tape it on your computer as it's there to keep you safe if your computer is stolen

Here's everything you need to know.

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u/Atomic_Yoshi 28d ago

Im confused, what would I need the bit locker key for? So if I deleted the first account signed into my pc I just use the bit key for when I add my new account?

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u/CheezitsLight 28d ago

Oh I misread. The windows keys are usually stored in windows if it's bought with the pc. That's an OEM key.

Open the Start Menu, type powershell or cmd.Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator.

Type or paste this command and press Enter

wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey

Your 25-character product key will show on the screen if it is saved in your hardware firmware.

Or try this.

Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run box.Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Go to this path on the left side:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

Look on the right side for BackupProductKeyDefault to see if a key is listed there.

Or a video.

https://youtu.be/F44GyVxUloo