When you run command “wmic path softwarelicensingservice get oa3xoriginalproductkey” shows blank result.
Why “wmic path softwarelicensingservice get oa3xoriginalproductkey” Shows Blank
The reason why it shows blank is because your Windows copy is activated with a digital license. The command only works if you are using product key, instead of digital license.
How To Validate License Key
1. On search console, search for settings and click open.
2. Navigate and click on Update & Security.
3. On the left sidebar, navigate and click on activation. Under activation, it will shows “Windows is activated with a digital license license”.
In case your product key activation is using digital license, you may follow this guide to search for your product key.
Reasons for Blank Result
- Digital License Activation: If your Windows operating system is activated using a digital license rather than a product key, the command will not return any product key. This is common with systems that were upgraded from previous versions of Windows or that were pre-installed by manufacturers1.
- Running Command Prompt with Insufficient Privileges: The command may not work if Command Prompt is not run as an administrator. Always ensure you open Command Prompt with administrative rights by right-clicking on it and selecting “Run as administrator” before executing the command24.
- Incorrect Command Usage: Ensure that the command is entered correctly without any typographical errors. Small mistakes can lead to unexpected results3.
- OEM Licensing: The command is specifically designed to retrieve OEM product keys embedded in the BIOS/UEFI of machines that came pre-installed with Windows. If your system does not have an OEM key or if it uses a different licensing method, the command will return blank58.
Alternative Methods to Retrieve Product Key
If you encounter a blank result, consider using these alternatives:
- PowerShell Command: You can use PowerShell (as admin) as an alternative to retrieve the product key with the following command:
(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey
Using slmgr.vbs: Another method is to run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt:
slmgr.vbs /dlv
If these methods do not yield results, it may indicate that your Windows installation does not use a traditional product key that can be retrieved through these commands. In such cases, checking your activation status in Windows settings or contacting Microsoft Support may be necessary.
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I had the same problem but after fixing the issues with quotes and dashes, it worked. Here it is:
Set WshShell = CreateObject(“WScript.Shell”)
MsgBox ConvertToKey(WshShell.RegRead(“HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\DigitalProductId”))
Function ConvertToKey(Key)
Const KeyOffset = 52
i = 28
Chars = “BCDFGHJKMPQRTVWXY2346789”
Do
Cur = 0
x = 14
Do
Cur = Cur * 256
Cur = Key(x + KeyOffset) + Cur
Key(x + KeyOffset) = (Cur \ 24) And 255
Cur = Cur Mod 24
x = x -1
Loop While x >= 0
i = i -1
KeyOutput = Mid(Chars, Cur + 1, 1) & KeyOutput
If (((29 – i) Mod 6) = 0) And (i -1) Then
i = i -1
KeyOutput = “-” & KeyOutput
End If
Loop While i >= 0
ConvertToKey = KeyOutput
End Function
so what am i suppose to do here? please explain like I’m 5
In such cases, checking your activation status in Windows settings or contacting Microsoft Support may be necessary.
some gave me this hardrive but she forgot her product key ,thats why i need it
In such cases, checking your activation status in Windows settings or contacting Microsoft Support may be necessary.
Thanks for the detailed explanation! I tried the command and, unfortunately, got a blank result as well. It’s frustrating since I need the product key for a reinstall. Any suggestions on what to do next?
In such cases, checking your activation status in Windows settings or contacting Microsoft Support may be necessary.
I have updated the article.