Restarting the W10 device

T_Hint
Junior Member

02-01-2016, 08:53 PM

No, you won't be asked to enter the Windows key again when resetting your PC through the Windows Recovery Environment.

T_Hint

02-01-2016, 08:53 PM #1

No, you won't be asked to enter the Windows key again when resetting your PC through the Windows Recovery Environment.

Enzoline14
Member

02-04-2016, 06:22 AM

I completed this multiple times across various machines.

Enzoline14

02-04-2016, 06:22 AM #2

I completed this multiple times across various machines.

ledgendxgaming
Junior Member

02-04-2016, 06:32 AM

You're suggesting a fresh start instead of updating the system.

ledgendxgaming

02-04-2016, 06:32 AM #3

You're suggesting a fresh start instead of updating the system.

ImoBi
Junior Member

02-04-2016, 08:28 AM

I can't confirm with certainty, but it seems unlikely. The main goal is to restore the OS, erase all other data, and begin from scratch—not just by re-entering a product key.

ImoBi

02-04-2016, 08:28 AM #4

I can't confirm with certainty, but it seems unlikely. The main goal is to restore the OS, erase all other data, and begin from scratch—not just by re-entering a product key.

NinatoPvP
Posting Freak

899

02-05-2016, 02:54 AM

The main file is saved on the MOBO. This allows you to install W7 and later return to W10 without needing to re-enter the key.

NinatoPvP

02-05-2016, 02:54 AM #5

The main file is saved on the MOBO. This allows you to install W7 and later return to W10 without needing to re-enter the key.

Cutie_Kitcat
Senior Member

644

02-05-2016, 06:47 AM

Individuals have encountered situations where performing this action rendered their product key invalid. Luke shared his encounter during a WAN broadcast.

Cutie_Kitcat

02-05-2016, 06:47 AM #6

Individuals have encountered situations where performing this action rendered their product key invalid. Luke shared his encounter during a WAN broadcast.

MR_DIG
Member

02-05-2016, 07:21 AM

Yes, you can easily switch between versions like 8, 8.1 and 10. I updated 10 on my PC last week using a Flash Drive to install the anniversary edition. After that night, the machine was reinstalled again from the same drive, but then I reset it back to 8.1 (the original version) for better compatibility with my work software. I’m still thinking about going back to version 7 and purchasing a key for it.

MR_DIG

02-05-2016, 07:21 AM #7

hrgriff
Senior Member

573

02-24-2016, 03:20 AM

He wants to know if he'll need to insert the key once more, so I replied no.

hrgriff

02-24-2016, 03:20 AM #8

He wants to know if he'll need to insert the key once more, so I replied no.