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Extracting W7/10 key from an HDD involves specialized tools and procedures to access the encryption keys securely.

Extracting W7/10 key from an HDD involves specialized tools and procedures to access the encryption keys securely.

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GodZenik
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08-23-2016, 07:51 PM
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I discovered a laptop in the scrapyard with water damage and no ability to start up, though the hard drive was working and connected to my main desktop. It appears to have been upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I’m aware it has a W7 upgrade path to W10, but the only recovery tools available are paid, which isn’t ideal for me. Do you know of any free or trial software that can extract the key from a secondary drive?
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GodZenik
08-23-2016, 07:51 PM #1

I discovered a laptop in the scrapyard with water damage and no ability to start up, though the hard drive was working and connected to my main desktop. It appears to have been upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I’m aware it has a W7 upgrade path to W10, but the only recovery tools available are paid, which isn’t ideal for me. Do you know of any free or trial software that can extract the key from a secondary drive?

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iRaine
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08-25-2016, 10:02 AM
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Laptops frequently restrict repeated use of keys. You may need to reach out to the maker to try resetting the key. I’m uncertain whether assistance with this software is permitted—I’ll mention @Spotty to check if it’s considered piracy.
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iRaine
08-25-2016, 10:02 AM #2

Laptops frequently restrict repeated use of keys. You may need to reach out to the maker to try resetting the key. I’m uncertain whether assistance with this software is permitted—I’ll mention @Spotty to check if it’s considered piracy.

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Makkro
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08-25-2016, 01:20 PM
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I dont see how this would be piracy? Nothing is stolen, and the key has been paid for. As for it working, it works, i am amazed at how few people on here know that W7 keys still work for w10 use, from any w7 laptop, no matter if upgraded or not. W8 and forward, is have no idea, as i have never tested, since thats when it started to be implemented into the Bios. I know the key is there, RecoveryKey can see it, but hides behind pay wall.
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Makkro
08-25-2016, 01:20 PM #3

I dont see how this would be piracy? Nothing is stolen, and the key has been paid for. As for it working, it works, i am amazed at how few people on here know that W7 keys still work for w10 use, from any w7 laptop, no matter if upgraded or not. W8 and forward, is have no idea, as i have never tested, since thats when it started to be implemented into the Bios. I know the key is there, RecoveryKey can see it, but hides behind pay wall.

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09-01-2016, 01:59 PM
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Usually the software comes with a license that restricts it to your specific device. Using it elsewhere would break the agreement and could be considered piracy. It's unlikely Microsoft will check you in anyway.
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09-01-2016, 01:59 PM #4

Usually the software comes with a license that restricts it to your specific device. Using it elsewhere would break the agreement and could be considered piracy. It's unlikely Microsoft will check you in anyway.

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