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How to find product key for Microsoft Office already installed
AwenamI had the same issue after reinstalling Windows and couldn't find my Office key. I used Dr. Key to recover it easily, and it worked like a charm – highly recommend it!
I followed this tutorial: (worked with my office 2016)https://www.uumeo.com/find-office-product-key
AwenamI had the same issue after reinstalling Windows and couldn't find my Office key. I used Dr. Key to recover it easily, and it worked like a charm – highly recommend it!
I followed this tutorial: (worked with my office 2016)
https://www.uumeo.com/find-office-product-key
I searched for potential issues with Dr.Key and got the following:
While Dr. Key can be used to find your product keys, it is generally not considered a safe or reliable method due to concerns about potential malware and privacy risks associated with third-party key finders; it's often recommended to access your product key through official Microsoft methods instead.
Why you should be cautious with Dr. Key:
Potential for Malware:
-- Some users have reported finding malware bundled with Dr. Key downloads, which could harm your system.
Privacy Concerns:
-- By scanning your system for product keys, Dr. Key could potentially access sensitive information about your software licenses, which could be misused.
Unnecessary Tool:
-- Most operating systems offer built-in methods to access your product key, making third-party tools like Dr. Key potentially redundant.
Safer Alternatives to Find Your Product Key:
-- Command Prompt:
---- On Windows, open Command Prompt as administrator and type "wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey" to retrieve your product key.
-- Microsoft Account:
---- If you purchased your Windows license through a Microsoft account, you can access your product key from your account details online.
-- System Information:
---- Check the label on your computer or the packaging it came with for your product key.