Yes, you can restore the original Windows installation.
Yes, you can restore the original Windows installation.
Hi, we handed over our laptop because the keyboard stopped working. They fixed it, but my dad insisted on reformatting it. That meant they removed the original operating system and added pirated Windows. We also lost our files. Can we recover the original Windows or is it gone? Thanks ahead of time.
It seems there was some optimism after removing the files, but because another operating system was added, the earlier data may be lost. Could you clarify what you meant by "deleted original OS"? Did you also format the storage device?
Use the Windows Media Creation Tool to generate a bootable USB or DVD. Set up the same Windows version you had before (Windows 10 Home 64-bit) and bypass the product key part when prompted. The system should activate automatically upon startup and detect your hardware. Logging in with the same Microsoft account you used earlier improves activation chances. Note that you don’t need a pirated copy—official ISO images for various Windows editions are available from reputable sources. Running Windows without a product key generally works well, with only minor issues like a watermark and disabled personalization options.
From what I understood, everything seems to have disappeared. There wasn’t even a “Windows.old” folder left. They just replaced our original operating system with a pirated version. It’s all gone. That’s a good approach. I’ll give it a shot. If it fails, I’ll stick to the original trial version, which I think is more reliable than a pirated one. Can I locate legitimate ISO files from Microsoft?
Just follow the link I posted. The Media Creation Tool can be used acquire an ISO. This is an official ISO from Microsoft.