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Not normally a Windows user, but am considering purchasing a brand new desktop PC with Windows.

Is it even possible to note a license key for future use with Windows 10?

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Yes you can use Nirsoft's ProduKey utility to extract it.

However, unless it's a "Retail" version license of Windows (i.e. didn't come with the PC and you bought it separately and it's designated as retail and not OEM / System Builder), you're not permitted to move it to another PC, and activation will likely fail.

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    Please read How do I recommend software for some tips as to how you should go about recommending software. You should provide at least a link, some additional information about the software itself, and how it can be used to solve the problem in the question.
    – DavidPostill ♦
    Commented Apr 12, 2020 at 15:40
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    Also worth noting - many name brand systems have Windows key hardcoded in firmware, so it will automatically find it on reinstall.
    – davidgo
    Commented Apr 13, 2020 at 7:09

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