5 March 2020
Windows 10 activation code recovery
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