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Yes, you can reinstall Windows without a product key.

Yes, you can reinstall Windows without a product key.

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Shacracko
Junior Member
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06-16-2016, 10:02 PM
#11
It seems this topic isn't covered here. Trying to access an admin account without the password is essentially about unauthorized access. I suggest reinstalling Windows if you need a fresh start.
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Shacracko
06-16-2016, 10:02 PM #11

It seems this topic isn't covered here. Trying to access an admin account without the password is essentially about unauthorized access. I suggest reinstalling Windows if you need a fresh start.

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Hydroforce33
Senior Member
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06-17-2016, 01:15 AM
#12
I don't see any distinction between "how to enter administrator account" and "how to make a workaround, remove everything because I can't do it, and enter administrator account (this time) anyway." Files on the hard drive aren't encrypted (mostly), so if anyone wants to copy them — it's not a major issue — whether with or without a password.
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Hydroforce33
06-17-2016, 01:15 AM #12

I don't see any distinction between "how to enter administrator account" and "how to make a workaround, remove everything because I can't do it, and enter administrator account (this time) anyway." Files on the hard drive aren't encrypted (mostly), so if anyone wants to copy them — it's not a major issue — whether with or without a password.

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May_V2
Junior Member
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06-21-2016, 05:30 AM
#13
To get the files, make a bootable USB using any popular Linux distribution. It supports live boot, allowing file access. You can set up Windows without a license key. Windows 10 offers a 30-day full trial and can be used in unactivated mode afterward.
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May_V2
06-21-2016, 05:30 AM #13

To get the files, make a bootable USB using any popular Linux distribution. It supports live boot, allowing file access. You can set up Windows without a license key. Windows 10 offers a 30-day full trial and can be used in unactivated mode afterward.

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Pollerino
Member
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06-21-2016, 10:39 AM
#14
This topic isn't about the main goal. Talking about gaining access to Windows admin accounts would be public here, and it seems to conflict with the forum's guidelines. While it's technically possible to breach such accounts, there are many resources available online, but from my experience, this platform isn't suitable for sharing those kinds of instructions.
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Pollerino
06-21-2016, 10:39 AM #14

This topic isn't about the main goal. Talking about gaining access to Windows admin accounts would be public here, and it seems to conflict with the forum's guidelines. While it's technically possible to breach such accounts, there are many resources available online, but from my experience, this platform isn't suitable for sharing those kinds of instructions.

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Tomydu53
Junior Member
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06-21-2016, 10:53 AM
#15
It seems your idea (restarting the system) is very similar to what he did before. We should take it as a sign of innocence—no issues here.
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Tomydu53
06-21-2016, 10:53 AM #15

It seems your idea (restarting the system) is very similar to what he did before. We should take it as a sign of innocence—no issues here.

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EDUARDO9312
Junior Member
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06-21-2016, 12:34 PM
#16
Not always. Restoring Windows would also wipe the information from that storage device. Even if your data isn’t crucial for you, others could still obtain it. The instructions for accessing an account would remain accessible to anyone trying to reach data they shouldn’t have.
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EDUARDO9312
06-21-2016, 12:34 PM #16

Not always. Restoring Windows would also wipe the information from that storage device. Even if your data isn’t crucial for you, others could still obtain it. The instructions for accessing an account would remain accessible to anyone trying to reach data they shouldn’t have.

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iSwizzu
Member
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06-22-2016, 10:10 AM
#17
Apologies for missing this discussion. @everyone, Windows 10 stores the product key in the cloud using the system's hardware ID. I reinstalled from USB as a clean setup and it was activated automatically. I think the same applies to Windows 7 as well.
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iSwizzu
06-22-2016, 10:10 AM #17

Apologies for missing this discussion. @everyone, Windows 10 stores the product key in the cloud using the system's hardware ID. I reinstalled from USB as a clean setup and it was activated automatically. I think the same applies to Windows 7 as well.

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ArkioXD
Member
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06-22-2016, 11:32 AM
#18
It's different. Windows 7 and earlier required a specific key. That's why all laptops and prebuilt systems have a COA label on the case. I haven't tried using Windows 8 or 1 for that duration to see if the key is stored in the cloud.
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ArkioXD
06-22-2016, 11:32 AM #18

It's different. Windows 7 and earlier required a specific key. That's why all laptops and prebuilt systems have a COA label on the case. I haven't tried using Windows 8 or 1 for that duration to see if the key is stored in the cloud.

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angel856
Junior Member
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06-28-2016, 05:24 PM
#19
LGA775 is simply a CPU socket, but its role extends to BIOS and affects whether a Windows install is linked to the BIOS—sometimes referred to as BIOS locked. This means if the installation was an OEM setup or done on a compatible BIOS chipset, like a Dell OEM disk on a Dell machine, Windows 10 will activate automatically. Ensure you have a Dell OEM DVD for Windows 10 and the conditions are met; then activation won’t be necessary. A quick way to verify is using a spare HDD or a recovery partition with your system’s hotkey to reset data. However, even then, you might need an admin password, so consider a password recovery tool to clear the account before attempting a factory reset. This process may succeed or fail depending on the situation.
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angel856
06-28-2016, 05:24 PM #19

LGA775 is simply a CPU socket, but its role extends to BIOS and affects whether a Windows install is linked to the BIOS—sometimes referred to as BIOS locked. This means if the installation was an OEM setup or done on a compatible BIOS chipset, like a Dell OEM disk on a Dell machine, Windows 10 will activate automatically. Ensure you have a Dell OEM DVD for Windows 10 and the conditions are met; then activation won’t be necessary. A quick way to verify is using a spare HDD or a recovery partition with your system’s hotkey to reset data. However, even then, you might need an admin password, so consider a password recovery tool to clear the account before attempting a factory reset. This process may succeed or fail depending on the situation.

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