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The system would lose its operating environment and data unless backed up.

The system would lose its operating environment and data unless backed up.

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The_Panda_Mage
Junior Member
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10-10-2016, 12:45 AM
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As a Linux enthusiast, I now own a Lenovo Yoga with Ubuntu and Windows 10 installed. I learned that the Windows license might be stored in the UEFI settings. If I remove Windows, could I still use that key to reinstall it? Thanks ahead!
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The_Panda_Mage
10-10-2016, 12:45 AM #1

As a Linux enthusiast, I now own a Lenovo Yoga with Ubuntu and Windows 10 installed. I learned that the Windows license might be stored in the UEFI settings. If I remove Windows, could I still use that key to reinstall it? Thanks ahead!

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Zbob11
Member
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10-11-2016, 12:03 PM
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You should be able to install the OEM version without a key. However, I recommend using the Media Creation Tool to create a USB stick, making installation as simple as inserting the drive.
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Zbob11
10-11-2016, 12:03 PM #2

You should be able to install the OEM version without a key. However, I recommend using the Media Creation Tool to create a USB stick, making installation as simple as inserting the drive.

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RavingThomas
Junior Member
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10-11-2016, 03:15 PM
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The key is attached to the motherboard chip. You may reuse it on that specific board, but not on different devices.
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RavingThomas
10-11-2016, 03:15 PM #3

The key is attached to the motherboard chip. You may reuse it on that specific board, but not on different devices.