How to Uninstall Your Windows Product Key

Do you have a PC that you need to get rid off and would like to use the Windows License key on your new rig?

This process will show you how to remove a Windows product key from an old PC or a PC that will no longer be use.

1. Run Command Prompt as admin.

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2. Enter the following command:

slmgr /dlv

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3.Windows will open a message box with Software licensing information, write down the activation ID.

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4. To uninstall your product key enter the following command:

slmrg /upk “Activation ID”

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5. If everything goes well you’ll get a pop up window saying that your product key has been uninstalled.

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To Install Your Product Key

1. Run Command Prompt as admin.

2. Then enter the following command:

slmrg /ipk  “Windows product key”

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3. If everything goes well you’ll get a pop up window saying that your product key was installed.

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That’s it, have fun!!!

Miguel

I started this tech blog back in 2011 as a place to write down processes I took to fix my client systems and network. Now I write some tips and tricks to help others with the tech issues that one might encounter.

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