Restarting Windows 10 is the process of removing and reinstalling the operating system.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Restarting Windows 10 is the process of removing and reinstalling the operating system.

kreptedcannon
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01-13-2016, 09:38 AM

Your friend has an Asus Predator with Windows 10, but after the last update it entered a recovery mode and work apps stopped. You want to perform a clean install without losing the license. The steps you mentioned—Settings > Updates > Recovery > Reset PC and then Remove Everything—can help restore the OS while preserving the license. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

kreptedcannon

01-13-2016, 09:38 AM #1

Alina0009
Junior Member

01-16-2016, 02:36 AM

The license is stored in your BIOS/board. You should be able to re-enable it after a new install, just ensure you use the correct version.

Alina0009

01-16-2016, 02:36 AM #2

The license is stored in your BIOS/board. You should be able to re-enable it after a new install, just ensure you use the correct version.

XEPICXFALX
Member

01-16-2016, 09:02 AM

Occasionally the Windows Installer correctly identifies the right version. This sometimes led to confusion because I wanted to install Win 10 Pro, but it didn’t let me select it and instead automatically chose Home.

XEPICXFALX

01-16-2016, 09:02 AM #3

notkennyS
Junior Member

01-17-2016, 04:03 AM

You can execute this in an elevated Command Prompt to retrieve the embedded product key. Use wmic path softwarelicensingservice get oa3xoriginalproductkey. Creating an ei.cfg file is also necessary for this process.

notkennyS

01-17-2016, 04:03 AM #4

bennyplaymc
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01-17-2016, 12:30 PM

Updated to Windows version

bennyplaymc

01-17-2016, 12:30 PM #5

Updated to Windows version