Recover and find Windows 10 product key on my computer

If you're thinking about using WMIC to find Windows 10 product key, there are a few downsides to keep in mind based on what I've seen and know.

First off, WMIC can sometimes give you a "generic" or OEM key, especially if your PC came with Windows pre-installed. That means it might not be the actual product key tied to your specific license, especially if you're trying to reinstall or transfer Windows to another machine.

Secondly, the command isn't foolproof—sometimes it just doesn’t work or returns an empty string, especially on newer Windows versions or if certain security settings block it. It's not always reliable, and you might need other tools or methods to get your actual key.

Also, using WMIC to find Windows 10 product key requires some comfort with command prompt; if you're not super familiar, it can be confusing or intimidating. Plus, there’s a small chance of misusing commands and causing issues if you're not careful.

And finally, keep in mind that if your Windows is activated via digital license linked to your Microsoft account, the product key isn’t stored locally in a way WMIC can retrieve. So, you might get a generic key instead of your actual one, which isn’t super helpful if you're trying to do a clean install and need the original key.