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  2. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsWill I lose product key activation if I reinstall Windows 10 ...

    May 5, 2018 · There is no need to know or get a new key, but if you have issues with Digital Licensing or the Activation Troubleshooter, you can utilize an existing Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 product key you already own to reactivate if necessary. or use the reset function in Windows 10.

  3. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsReinstall windows 10 - product key needed? - Microsoft Community

    Jan 11, 2022 · You can reinstall Windows 10 at any time, you will not need a product key, activation is automatic, and it will not cost you anything!

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  5. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsneed to input product key when reinstalling Win. 11?

    Jul 4, 2023 · You do not need to input the product key while installing Windows. Once you installed Windows, you can activate it in the Settings app. If your machine has preinstalled Windows, OEM version, the key will remain with the hardware, and if you install the same version, it will activate automatically.

  6. support.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsReinstall Windows - Microsoft Support

    • Overview
    • Check your disk space
    • Make sure you back up your data
    • Make sure Windows 11 is activated
    • You’ll need to link your Microsoft account to your digital license before you reinstall Windows
    • You'll need to reactivate Windows 11 if you've made a significant hardware change to your PC
    • You’ll need to reinstall the edition of Windows that matches your license

    If you're having problems with Windows 11 on your PC or you want a fresh copy of Windows 11 without the clutter of old files or apps, you can reinstall Windows 11 to try and fix your issues and return your PC to a cleaner state.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    If your PC isn't performing as expected or if you're having issues with Windows 11, it may be because of low disk space. Before you reinstall Windows 11, try freeing up disk space to see if that helps. For more info, see Free up drive space in Windows.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    If you have personal data and files that you want to save, back them up to an external hard drive, USB thumb drive, SD card, or cloud location (such as OneDrive) before you begin to reinstall Windows 11.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    Windows 11 must be activated after it’s reinstalled. Usually this happens automatically after you go online. For more info, see "Activating after reinstalling Windows" in Activate Windows.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    In Windows 11, you must link your Microsoft account to the Windows 11 digital license on your PC before you can reactivate Windows. For more info, see "Associate your Windows license with your Microsoft account" in Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    If you reinstall Windows 11 after you make a significant hardware change to your PC (such as replacing the motherboard), it may no longer be activated. You can use the Activation troubleshooter to reactivate Windows. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    When you reinstall Windows 11, you'll need to select the edition of Windows that matches your digital license. For example, if you’re running Windows 11 Home, you’ll need to install Windows 11 Home again.

    To see which edition of Windows you're running, go to Start > Settings > System > About . Your edition is listed under Windows specifications.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

  7. learn.microsoft.com › en-us › answersIf I Clean Install Windows 11 Does My Product Key Will Be ...

    Jan 16, 2022 · If Windows 10 or 11 were ever updated then licensing information should be on Microsoft servers. Once the data is on Microsoft servers you can clean install or replace the drive. For major hardware changes (motherboard) you may need to run the activation troubleshooter.

  8. www.howtogeek.com › 23890 › checklist-guide-forThe Ultimate Checklist Guide to Reinstalling Windows on Your PC

    Aug 3, 2017 · At a minimum, you'll need a product key to install Windows. This is actually more complicated than it seems, as many modern PCs have these product keys "baked in" to the UEFI firmware on their motherboards, and Windows will automatically detect them during installation.

  9. techwiser.com › how-to-reinstall-windows-10-or-11How to Reinstall Windows 10 or 11 Without Losing Files

    Mar 3, 2024 · 1. Can I reinstall Windows 10 or 11 without a product key (legally)? Yes, if Windows 10 or 11 came pre-installed on your laptop or PC, or if you upgraded for free from a genuine Windows 7 or 8 version, your Windows will automatically get activated upon reinstallation.