Under the system’s current installation of Linux Mint 21.1, I tried reading /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM to retrieve a UEFI-embedded product key. As mentioned in my prior post, this utility was unable to retrieve any product key from the Beelink EQ12 while it was running the included installation of Win 11 Pro. There is even a display field specifically for such keys. It is known to be able to read OEM product keys that are written to the UEFI of a system. The utility I used to try and retrieve the Windows product key was ShowKey Plus. Here are some additional items to possibly round out the picture… That was, however, the reason why I wanted to confirm the Windows product key for the included license: so that I can put Windows back on the computer at some point in the future if I choose to. I purchased the system with the intention of putting Linux on it. The license key today is essentially baked into the computer firmware and as it is an OEM key, couldn't be transferred.ĭid you look into the BIOS screen? You won't see a number, but may see Digitally Signed as with the new Settings app.įirst and foremost, I only had the included copy of Windows 11 Pro on my Beelink EQ12 for two or three days.
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