5 March 2020

Windows 10 activation code recovery

By Technology Rich

If you need to reset Windows 10 from Enterprise back to Professional which came with the device, there are just a few simple steps to follow.

If your device came with a pre-Windows 10 version, you will not be able to use this to activate Windows 10.

  • Open a Command Prompt (Does not need to be Administrator)
  • Type the following:
  • wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
  • Select and copy the 25 digit key to the clipboard
  • Click Start > Settings > System > About
  • Click Change the product key or upgrade your version of Windows
  • On the Activation Screen click Change Product Key
  • Paste the key from the clipboard and click Next