There are actions that you…the end user…can take during installation, re-installation, or activation of Windows which result in the product key that you enter being stored in the BIOS of a system.

You may need to access the BIOS to make some system changes, but where do you start? Here's how to open BIOS on a Windows 10 or 11 computer.

Want to reuse your existing Windows license key with a new PC? We explain how to determine if that’s possible.