Getting Windows 8 Product ID through command-line

Answering the question “How can I get the Windows 8 product ID through the command line?” requires a few basic steps. The product ID is a unique identifier that Microsoft assigns to each copy of Windows 8. It is used to register the product and activate its features.

The first step is to open the command line. This can be done by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “cmd” into the Run window, and pressing Enter.

Once the command line is open, the user needs to type in a command to obtain the product ID. The command is “wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey.” This command will provide the Windows 8 product key.

Once the product key has been obtained, the user must then enter it into the appropriate field in the Windows 8 activation wizard. This can be done by going to the Start screen, typing “Activate” into the search bar, and pressing Enter. The user will then be prompted to enter the product key.

Once the product key has been entered, the Windows 8 activation process will begin. The user will then be prompted to accept the license agreement and complete the activation process. Once this is done, the Windows 8 product ID will be fully activated.

It is important to note that the product key provided by the command line is only valid for the copy of Windows 8 that was installed on the computer. If the user reinstalls Windows 8, they will need to obtain a new product key.

In summary, getting the Windows 8 product ID through the command line requires the user to open the command line and type in the command “wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey.” This will provide the user with the product key, which must then be entered into the appropriate field in the Windows 8 activation wizard. Once this is done, the Windows 8 product ID will be fully activated.