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What's my key

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I am trying to find the product key on my Asus Win 10 laptop - it is not on a label on the device..
Using LAZESOFT keyfinder - I have two keys

Windows 10 Home
*****-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7
Windows OEM product key in BIOS:
437M3-N8VBJ-J6VRC-*****-CRYQ6

I am confused - which is the correct one ?
Is there no secure on-line MS utility to check for correct key ?

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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    You referring to the key for the operating system right ?

    Is the second key actually referring to the operating system ?

    I'm not sure about a secure online utility, maybe try Belarc advisor (Belarc.com ) and see what they come up with.
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    Reads to me as OEM win 10 on laptop > key in BIOS . Upgraded win 10 giving second key .
  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,802 Forumite
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    As above
    Belarc advisor will find all you need, alternatively Magic Jelly Bean finder.

    Google is, of course your friend ... :):)
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,431 Forumite
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    I'm interested to know why you need to find your key, especially with Win 10.
    Move along, nothing to see.
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    JJ_Egan wrote: »
    Reads to me as OEM win 10 on laptop > key in BIOS . Upgraded win 10 giving second key .
    I thought that upgrading from Win 8 to 10 kept the same key ?
    Why do I have 2 keys ?
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    spud17 wrote: »
    I'm interested to know why you need to find your key, especially with Win 10.


    Because I may need to reinstall the previous OS - Which requires the key
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,431 Forumite
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    Win 10 doesn't use keys in the same way as in previous systems.
    YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7 is a generic Win 10 Home key.
    Poor form not to make a note of any keys before upgrading, especially for someone involved in IT.
    Move along, nothing to see.
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