Use commands to find the product secret key built into Windows 8 preinstalled computers

Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft has adopted a new OA 3.0 (OEM Activation Technology 3.0) in OEM-pre-installed PCs with more stringent activation features. However, many users may need to manually enter the product key preinstalled by the host when they manually reload Windows RT, Windows 8/8.1. This article will show you the easiest and most adaptable way to view the built-in product keys in Windows 8 preinstalled computers, without the need for Third-party software.

The main improvements to OA 3.0 technology and previous OEM activation mechanisms are:

1 Each host uses the unique product secret key;

The 2 key is no longer printed on the fuselage or the power adapter, but is built into the motherboard;

3 Each host must be authenticated by default (this process can be done automatically via the Internet) instead of automatically activating.

Although Windows RT, the Windows 8/8.1 installation CD can detect the product secret key on the motherboard, in a manual installation or upgrade scenario, users may need to know what their product secret key is.

If there is demand, there will be some way to find out. Before, there were several ways or software on the Web to view the Windows 8 preinstalled product keys on the motherboard: