Yes, a reusable operating system is possible.

AlfredoGamesX
Junior Member

10-24-2016, 09:06 PM

Yes, you can reuse your Windows copy after formatting the hard drive. The license remains intact regardless of the OS version.

AlfredoGamesX

10-24-2016, 09:06 PM #1

Yes, you can reuse your Windows copy after formatting the hard drive. The license remains intact regardless of the OS version.

Matesoman
Junior Member

10-25-2016, 03:54 AM

Which operating system version are you running?

Matesoman

10-25-2016, 03:54 AM #2

Which operating system version are you running?

Boojazz
Member

145

10-25-2016, 05:19 AM

You need to contact Microsoft to activate your service over the phone and clarify how your hard drive is set up.

Boojazz

10-25-2016, 05:19 AM #3

You need to contact Microsoft to activate your service over the phone and clarify how your hard drive is set up.

demmina
Member

10-25-2016, 07:52 AM

Windows 8.1

demmina

10-25-2016, 07:52 AM #4

Windows 8.1

EchoKitsune
Junior Member

10-26-2016, 10:26 AM

Remember to recycle your older operating systems

EchoKitsune

10-26-2016, 10:26 AM #5

Remember to recycle your older operating systems

TommyTheLommy
Posting Freak

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11-02-2016, 02:09 AM

Windows 8 should include a feature for performing a complete system reset.

TommyTheLommy

11-02-2016, 02:09 AM #6

Windows 8 should include a feature for performing a complete system reset.

H_Cashat
Junior Member

11-03-2016, 03:33 AM

This simple tutorial explains how to remove a Windows product key before selling your computer.

H_Cashat

11-03-2016, 03:33 AM #7

This simple tutorial explains how to remove a Windows product key before selling your computer.

Reyozam
Junior Member

11-18-2016, 01:14 PM

You won't have to handle the uninstall product key step.

Reyozam

11-18-2016, 01:14 PM #8

You won't have to handle the uninstall product key step.

andrewliu12
Member

170

11-19-2016, 08:59 AM

When you receive a Windows license with your machine, transferring it isn't possible. To reinstall Windows 8, press Win+I, select Change PC Settings, then navigate to Update and recovery > Recovery, and choose Remove everything and reinstall. This process will reset and prepare the system for activation. It can be sold or handed over to someone if needed. For a simple reinstall without affecting files, click Refresh your PC at the same location. If you wish to maintain Windows 8 with a retail license, format the device and install it on another machine, then activate it. If issues arise, you'll receive a toll-free activation code via a screen prompt.

andrewliu12

11-19-2016, 08:59 AM #9

Brudora
Senior Member

726

11-26-2016, 01:06 AM

#10

Thank you! The details are clear.

Brudora

11-26-2016, 01:06 AM #10

Thank you! The details are clear.