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  2. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsReapplying free Win 10 Upgrade after factory reset.

    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. www.zdnet.com › article › when-i-reset-my-windows-pcYou reset your Windows PC and ended up with Home edition ...

    Oct 20, 2022 · When you reset a PC that originally shipped with Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home edition, the activation process might restore that edition. Fortunately, it's easy to restore your Pro upgrade.

  4. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsReinstalling Windows 10 after Resetting PC to factory settings

    Mar 7, 2020 · I reset my PC to factory settings forgetting about Windows 10. Its completely reset to Win8 now and I don't know how to get 10 back. My online Microsoft account still shows that my home PC (this one) has Windows 10 but it doesn't.

  5. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › windowshow do i reinstall microsoft 10 after a factory reset

    Oct 3, 2018 · Hi LoriE, you can reinstall Windows 10 at any time and it will not cost you anything ! If the reset reverted your OS to a previous version of Windows, for example 8.1, you should just clean install Windows 10 rather than upgrading from Windows 8.1.

  6. support.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsRecovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support

    • Overview
    • Remove an installed Windows update
    • Reset your PC
    • Use the Startup Repair function
    • Use installation media to reinstall Windows 11
    • Use installation media to restore your PC
    • Use a recovery drive to restore or recover your PC
    • Go back to your previous version of Windows
    • Restore from a system restore point

    If you're having problems with your PC, the following table can help you decide which recovery option to use.

    Click one of the recovery options below and follow the steps to try to get things working again.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    If you've recently installed a Windows update, uninstall the update to try to resolve the issue.

    1.Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates .

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    Important:

    Resetting reinstalls Windows 11, but lets you choose whether to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstalls Windows. You can reset your PC from Settings, the sign-in screen, or by using a recovery drive or installation media.

    Reset your PC from Settings

    1.Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery .

    2.Next to Reset this PC , select Reset PC. Then choose from the options and/or settings in the table below.

    Option

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    Startup Repair helps you fix common problems that can prevent Windows from starting up.

    First, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, you will repeatedly turn your device off, then on:

    1.Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.

    2.Press the power button again to turn on your device.

    3.On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.

    4.Press the power button again to turn on your device.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    Having trouble playing the video? Watch it on YouTube.

    To reinstall Windows 11 while Windows is running:

    1.Connect the installation media you created to your PC.

    2.Open File Explorer and select the drive with the installation media.

    3.From the root directory of the drive, double-click setup.exe, and then select Yes when asked if you’d like to allow the app to make changes to your device.

    4.Select Change what to keep.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    If your PC won't start and you haven't created a recovery drive, download installation media and use it to restore from a system restore point or reset your PC.

    1.On a working PC, go to the Microsoft software download website.

    2.Download the Windows 11 media creation tool and then run it.

    3.Select Create installation media for another PC.

    4.Choose a language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit).

    5.Follow the steps to create installation media, and then select Finish.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    If your PC won’t start, you can use a recovery drive to restore from a system restore point or recover your PC. For info on how to create a recovery drive on a working PC, see Create a recovery drive.

    To restore or recover using the recovery drive:

    1.Connect the recovery drive and turn on your PC.

    2.Press Windows logo key + L to get to the sign-in screen, and then restart your PC by pressing the Shift key while you select the Power button > Restart .

    3.Your PC will restart in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) environment.

    4.On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot, and then select one of the following two options. (If you don’t see the Choose your option screen, your PC might not be set up to boot from a drive. Check your PC manufacturer’s website for info on how to change your PC’s boot order.)

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    For a limited time after upgrading to Windows 11, you’ll be able to go back to your previous version of Windows by selecting Start > Settings > System > Recovery . Next to Go back , select Go back. This will keep your personal files, but it'll remove apps and drivers installed after the upgrade, as well as any changes you made to settings. In most cases, you'll have 10 days to go back.

    To go back, you'll need to:

    •Keep everything in the windows.old and $windows.~bt folders after the upgrade.

    •Remove any user accounts you added after the upgrade.

    •Have the USB drive you used to upgrade to Windows 11 (if you used one).

    Notes:

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    This option takes your PC back to an earlier point in time, called a system restore point. Restore points are generated when you install a new app or driver, and when you create a restore point manually. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made.

    1.In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel, and then choose it from the list of results

    2.In the Control Panel search box, type recovery.

    3.Select Recovery > Open System Restore.

    4.In the Restore system files and settings box, select Next.

    5.Select the restore point that you want to use in the list of results, and then select Scan for affected programs.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

  7. support.microsoft.com › en-us › windowsGive your PC a Fresh Start - Microsoft Support

    To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started. Then, select Keep my files , choose cloud or local, change your settings, and set Restore preinstalled apps?

  8. community.acer.com › en › kbWindows 10: Reinstall Windows 10 after the free upgrade

    Jul 2, 2020 · 9 out of 13 people found this helpful. How can I perform a clean install after the Windows 10 upgrade? Windows 10 automatically activates online when you upgrade your product to Windows 10. This allows you to reinstall Windows 10 again at any time, without having to purchase a license.