Linux: Read embedded Windows key from BIOS

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Linux: Read embedded Windows key from BIOS

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I have bought several notebooks that had Windows preinstalled, but the license key was only stored in the BIOS (no more stickers on the bottom like in the good old days).

I never used the Windows on the more recent machines, and only have GNU/Linux installed on it. However, I like to know license keys I've paid for, so here's how to read it from Linux:

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$ sudo tail -c +56 /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

Thanks thread #637971 on superuser.com for this tip.
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