Factory resetting your laptop might need a fresh Windows activation key.

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mcbudder2004
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02-29-2016, 03:17 PM

I've been using a Windows laptop for two years now. It's accumulated many unnecessary programs and files over time. I need to perform a factory reset. I've backed up all the essential data onto another external drive. The laptop was purchased from Amazon, and Windows Home was already enabled—no activation key was given. Will the reset process prompt me for an activation key?

mcbudder2004

02-29-2016, 03:17 PM #1

iTz_x_Joesephs
Member

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02-29-2016, 09:30 PM

No.

iTz_x_Joesephs

02-29-2016, 09:30 PM #2

No.

arty2005
Member

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03-01-2016, 11:04 AM

After a factory reset, your Windows will restart automatically.

arty2005

03-01-2016, 11:04 AM #3

After a factory reset, your Windows will restart automatically.

Kuzoto
Junior Member

03-01-2016, 11:29 AM

You'll be prompted to set up a new local account or log in again after a full reset. Your existing account remains active with all files preserved.

Kuzoto

03-01-2016, 11:29 AM #4

You'll be prompted to set up a new local account or log in again after a full reset. Your existing account remains active with all files preserved.

barkris123
Member

03-23-2016, 08:35 AM

The license is linked to the motherboard, not the exact installation. You can reset and/or reinstall the same Windows version on the same hardware, using the identical key, as often as needed.

barkris123

03-23-2016, 08:35 AM #5

The license is linked to the motherboard, not the exact installation. You can reset and/or reinstall the same Windows version on the same hardware, using the identical key, as often as needed.