The serial sticker for your Win10 is likely on the back of the device or in your computer's settings. Check there first!
The serial sticker for your Win10 is likely on the back of the device or in your computer's settings. Check there first!
I recently purchased an Asus laptop and haven’t located the serial sticker. I thought there would be a label with the number, but instead I see only a generic Windows logo. Since I plan to install fresh Windows 10 Home and remove any unnecessary software, can I simply reinstall the OS and rely on the BIOS for the key?
It's integrated within the system. This has been consistent since Windows 8.
Sure thing. Just make sure to use the version that came with your laptop—Win 10 Home x64—and it should work without issues. This is your first new laptop in a while, so don’t worry about compatibility with older desktops.
Microsoft removed the serial number from stickers to aid in combating counterfeiting
It's clear you want a clean start. Just install fresh and avoid the steps I previously suggested. You also mentioned having an extra Windows key ready for Threadripper.
It also stops counterfeiting and requires an OEM 1 license for each computer agreement. For a prebuilt system like Dell, if the motherboard fails, you lose your Windows 10 key because there’s no longer any COA available, similar to what happens with Windows 7.