How to Bypass Windows Edition Selection and Find Your License Key

When installing Windows, you may have encountered a problem where the edition selection is bypassed when it finds a stored BIOS license key. This can be a major issue if you're trying to do a clean install of a different edition of Windows on the same machine.

One workaround for this issue is to edit one of the files on the install media, which forces Windows to always ask for the edition selection. However, this method has its own set of problems, including potential issues with clean installs and the lack of a reliable method without using tools.

A more straightforward approach is to use the Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder tool to find your Windows license key. In most cases, Microsoft will automatically detect and apply the correct key when doing a clean install on existing hardware, even if you don't use a Microsoft account for login and there's no BIOS stored license key.

It's also worth noting that if there's no Windows OEM key in the BIOS, it will be empty, and if you've reinstalled using a different key, it will give you the wrong key. In this case, it's essential to check what license key Windows actually use.

The third method of finding your Windows license key usually returns a 'digital key' that's only valid for the specific install. However, this is not useful since it can't be used even on the same hardware after a reinstall.

In conclusion, if you're looking to bypass Windows edition selection and find your license key, there are several methods available. While some may work in certain situations, they may also have their own set of problems. It's essential to use a reliable tool like Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder to ensure that you get the correct key for your installation.

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