Find out how to reinstall the free version of Windows 10.

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02-03-2016, 07:01 AM

Back then they offered free upgrades for Windows 10, so I went ahead and did it. Now I have just one copy left and need to reinstall it on a new drive. I downloaded Microsoft's tool and am making an install disc. Activating it after installation is tricky since I don’t have the original activation key. The computer still works fine. Where can I find my activation key?

QuikScopeMster

02-03-2016, 07:01 AM #1

MaddiBlake
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02-04-2016, 03:37 AM

It is designed to turn on automatically when you connect to the internet.

MaddiBlake

02-04-2016, 03:37 AM #2

It is designed to turn on automatically when you connect to the internet.

Inf3rno
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02-11-2016, 12:22 AM

Does it embed the key onto the installation disc?

Inf3rno

02-11-2016, 12:22 AM #3

Does it embed the key onto the installation disc?

eldiablored
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02-11-2016, 01:04 AM

Yes, using the key from your old Windows 7 disc should work.

eldiablored

02-11-2016, 01:04 AM #4

Yes, using the key from your old Windows 7 disc should work.

kika_BR
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02-11-2016, 08:40 AM

Microsoft maintains a database linking devices to serial keys. When a connection is detected with matching hardware and serial numbers, the system can reinstate the device. Continuing normal operations helps maintain activation.

kika_BR

02-11-2016, 08:40 AM #5

Reltzy
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02-11-2016, 11:28 AM

I’d just set up Windows 10 and check if it boots on its own within a couple of days. If not, I’d attempt the Windows 7 activation key.

Reltzy

02-11-2016, 11:28 AM #6

I’d just set up Windows 10 and check if it boots on its own within a couple of days. If not, I’d attempt the Windows 7 activation key.

Idenr
Junior Member

02-11-2016, 08:08 PM

Thank you... here's hoping it works

Idenr

02-11-2016, 08:08 PM #7

Thank you... here's hoping it works

GamerTV1
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02-19-2016, 09:44 AM

It recalls your motherboard and turns on itself automatically. To modify the board, visit the support page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help...are-change

GamerTV1

02-19-2016, 09:44 AM #8

It recalls your motherboard and turns on itself automatically. To modify the board, visit the support page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help...are-change

diogo218dvdv
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02-20-2016, 07:50 AM

It has functioned effectively before. Performs impressively.

diogo218dvdv

02-20-2016, 07:50 AM #9

It has functioned effectively before. Performs impressively.

mistercraft77
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02-20-2016, 01:56 PM

#10

No, he didn’t attempt to modify the motherboard during the video, and it worked perfectly.

mistercraft77

02-20-2016, 01:56 PM #10

No, he didn’t attempt to modify the motherboard during the video, and it worked perfectly.

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