Depends on the version but product keys are not always necessary. You just need a boot disk (or thumb drive) ..
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/have-to-replace-hard-drive-will-i-need-the-product/0b2fa02e-905c-4bdf-8096-6498b473754e
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npub1t4…h24sy
2023-09-21 17:37:15
in reply to nevent1q…3vm8
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