Windows product keyes on device stickers

[Mr Mendelli]

I was wondering if Microsoft still puts the product key for things like office on one of the various stickers on my laptop. I didn't see any twenty-five digit codes and I've already tried my Windows 10 Home key, but it didn't work. Do they want us to buy these products seperately now?

 

[mtf1380]

@Mr Mendelli, the OS has a Product Key (1 unique key for each device), and a separate Product Key for Office, or Office 365 Subscription (up to 5 devices, depending on the subscription plan)

 

[Mr Mendelli]

I used a product key locator, and the other key was, oddly enough, for Internet Explorer. That key also didn't work. Those were the only two Microsoft keyes on my system. Where can I find the key you are referencing?

 

[mtf1380]

What Product Key are you looking for...Office?

 

[Mr Mendelli]

Yes. The key I was talking about used to be on or near the barcode attached to the machine, and it could be used to activate most of the pre-installed Microsoft products on a new machine.

 

[mtf1380]

Do a search for a 'KEY FINDER' Software and select a program that best fits your needs. here is one list of possibilities: 10 best free product key finders | TechRadar

 

[Mr Mendelli]

Do a search for a 'KEY FINDER' Software and select a program that best fits your needs. here is one list of possibilities: 10 best free product key finders | TechRadar

I have used two of these programs with no luck, maybe my PC doesn't have one. Oh well, thanks for your input!

 

[davidhk129]

I was wondering if Microsoft still puts the product key for things like office on one of the various stickers on my laptop. Do they want us to buy these products seperately now?

Microsoft Office suites have never been part of any Windows operating systems.

One has to purchase them separately.

There were times computer manufacturer included a Trial version of MS Office. good for 90 days ( or something like that.)
There were also times computer manufacturers included a most "basic" version of MS Office .Any one using that will quickly realize its extremely limited functionality.
Those were computer manufacturers marketing ploys, to induce buyers.

 

[Mr Mendelli]

That makes sense. I just remembered it being a feature from a long time ago, without realizing the truth.