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How to reinstall and reactivate Windows 10 with an OEM license
I have bought a Lenovo IdeaPad 310 which came preinstalled with Windows 10 Home, but also came with loads of junk on it which I would like to properly clean by reinstalling Windows. I anyway have a ...
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Windows 10 License
I recently custom built my own desktop computer and had questions regarding getting a windows license. The price for windows 10 home is $130, while pro is $200 (ouch!)
I had an old retired dell laptop ...
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Is it possible to install Windows on a hard drive on one computer, then activate it on another?
To clarify, I have a machine which I generally use Linux on; but I develop for multiple platforms and will eventually need to test on Windows 10/11. This is an amazing machine but installation of ...
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Is it possible to use a Windows 10 product key to activate a Windows 7 installation?
This question is the opposite of the problem that most people have, and I haven't found a good answer for it yet.
My company has custom hardware configurations on shipped systems, and we are ...
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Is it possible to transfer an OEM Windows 10 license?
I want to change the drive on my laptop to an SSD. I use Windows 10, and I have two options :
clone the HDD to an SSD
install a fresh copy of Windows 10 on the new drive
Since I would like to use ...
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How to enter a key when installing into a virtual-box or other VM for Windows 10?
Generally, how is Windows 10 run on Linux?
By which I mean, once the ISO is downloaded how is licensing dealt with?
I looked through a guide on the process, but it didn't mention license keys.
Not ...
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How to clean install Windows 10 with a product or license key? [duplicate]
I'm considering buying a PC which comes with Windows preinstalled; typically I run Linux.
If I were to format the hard drive and install Linux so that Windows was removed from the hard drive, just ...
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how to copy, persist or save the license key for Windows 10?
Not normally a Windows user, but am considering purchasing a brand new desktop PC with Windows.
Is it even possible to note a license key for future use with Windows 10?
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Proper way to reinstall Windows [duplicate]
So I have a laptop that originally had Windows 7 installed on it-which was upgraded to Windows 10 when Microsoft offered it for free.
I want to replace the actual hard drive with an SSD.
However, I'...
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How to install a full version of Windows on a Hyper-v VM
I downloaded a Win iso image and used it to setup my VM on Hyper-V. I have created the VM by allocating about 25 Gb of space. But everytime I boot the VM, it looks for the CD/DVD drive and then loads ...
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Using an old Windows 7 on a new laptop (and upgrading to Win 10)
I am currently looking to buy a new laptop on a somewhat tight budget. In order to get a bit better parts I have the option of buying it without a Windows license. I need Windows however and after ...
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How can I recover the activation key of a damaged, non-booting Windows 10?
Note: it is a legal company machine. Unfortunately, my co-worker responsible for the keys isn't reachable any more. But I (representing my employer) am legal user of the keys in that currently non-...
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how to recover win7 licence to update to win10
I have a DELL laptop pc, coming from a company (free) so no DVD or paperwork available, just the hardware. I have a perfect legit win7 pro 32 bit version running on it just fine. I whant to keep this ...
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Why does my Windows 10 OEM have 2 different keys?
My laptop came pre installed with OEM Windows 10.
To get rid of several bloat-wares that come with oem windows 10, I did a clean install of Windows 10 using downloaded ISO, installer created on Pen ...
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How to install Win10 on a new SSD if I have upgraded from Windows 8?
I have an oldish laptop HP ProBook 4545s.
I have a license label for Windows 8 on it.
Since a long time ago, I have used free upgrade option to Windows 10.
I intend to replace the HDD with an SSD ...
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