Reset Windows 7 to factory settings if you need assistance.
Reset Windows 7 to factory settings if you need assistance.
Because it came with Windows 8/8.1, you can switch to Windows 10 whenever you like (no time restrictions apply for OEM boards) and it will start automatically with a digital license. You’ll need to use the Media Creation Tool to either make a bootable USB drive and perform a clean install, or upgrade directly through the tool. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10 All Windows 8/8.1/10 OEM boards include a product key built into the motherboard. These keys are always valid for the OS they were created with (the version it shipped with), and they also work for any subsequent operating systems—such as an 8.1 or 10 license. Some boards that came with Windows 7 (or a downgrade to 7 included in the box) will use the same built-in Windows 8 key to activate. There’s no separate key for Windows 7. It seems this isn’t your case unless you’re getting a downgrade specifically. In short, you can install Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 with confidence. You won’t be prompted for a key during installation of any of these versions; it will activate automatically. Downloads for 8.1 and 10 are available via the link I provided earlier. If your board came with a Windows 7 downgrade, you can also use Windows 7 without a key. If you upgraded through another method and wish to reinstall Windows 7, you’ll need a key and a copy of Windows 7 (since it isn’t always publicly accessible). Here’s the key I extracted for you.