Yeah, that's what happened.
Yeah, that's what happened.
Yesterday I restored my PC to its original configuration and created a fresh local account (without touching Windows Live). When I tried to log in, it failed. I remember entering the correct password, but I suspect a typo might be the issue. My main concern is reinstalling Windows 10, though—I have a gaming laptop and don’t have a disc or USB drive with a copy of Windows installed. If there’s any chance to resolve this, please assist me; I’m really sorry for any trouble caused. Thanks in advance!
On most laptops, there is an internal recovery mechanism built in.
I’ve tried it several times already. Just bypass the prompt asking for a key. Windows 10’s key is digital, even for OEM, so it turns on automatically when you’re connected.
the source isn't the installer; the actual download page on the windows site seems to verify whether the key is OEM. it did this for both Windows 7 and XP keys that are OEM.