rephrase the questions about formatting in Windows
rephrase the questions about formatting in Windows
They can reformat both systems using a Windows 10 USB key. The license key from the sticker works for activation, but using a different Microsoft account afterward might cause issues.
I think signing into a Microsoft account with Windows activated might trigger activation, but verify the details (and look at Linux tutorials showing pirated Windows usage).
The process involves a digital license tied to your Microsoft account. A sticker offers little benefit if it's an OEM key, but it's not necessary. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, choose "Reset this PC," confirm removing everything, ensure the secure erase option is selected, and follow the prompts. This will erase all data while keeping your information safe. It may take some time.
It functions properly when using the identical Microsoft account before and after resetting. Skipping this step may cause you to lose your key, as I've observed.