I bought a computer off Kijiji that was from someone who builds them for cheap. I bought it for a plex server.
I recently did a hard drive check, and the hd is getting spotty.
I did a check for windows license and it says it’s “retail” with a partial key. I was thinking of buying a new SSD to put in but how do I get a windows key now?
I’m somewhat computer minded but this one I’ve never dealt with. (I also have no interest in installing Linux right now)
Thanks!
If you can boot and don’t already have it activated via a MS account like others have said, you can use some powershell scripts to obtain the key: https://cloudinfra.net/retrieve-windows-os-license-details-using-powershell/
Also assuming this computer doesn’t have an OEM motherboard which will likely have a BIOS/UEFI key and automatically reactivated windows during install