Windows 10: Windows 10 reset after Insider Program

Greetings. I joined the insider program a short time ago however I don't understand it as well as I feel I should. I'm not really a power user, I just figured that maybe by simply contributing feedback on issues would help but I feel that I should be a more advanced user in order to participate so that I may be able to contribute more. I also don't use my laptop for any advanced applications and don't have many issues aside from minor annoyances. I also didn't do enough research on the program before I joined. Anyway, I decided that I was going to leave the program and it's suggesting I do a clean install of Windows 10 but I have a few questions I'd like to address first. I guess my main concern is; I have 2 storage drives in my pc, C:/ and D:/. Of course Windows installs to the C: drive and I'm aware all data will be deleted and partitions restored and I'm under the assumption that it won't do anything to the D: drive. Am I correct on that?


Secondly; How important is it in reality to do a clean install after the Insider Program? ... and a brief description of why?

I only ask this because I'm not the average user and I'm planning to do something different with this laptop in the near future that will require a clean install anyway, but I'm not certain how far out that is yet.


Lastly for now; I originally purchased this laptop with Windows 10 Home edition. I have since upgraded to Pro and I believe my USB drive with the tool was created since the upgrade so will that be what ends up back on here after a clean install? Or will I have to start with the OEM Home and use my key to upgrade to Pro again? AND I don't want anything to do with S Mode so I am hoping that has nothing to do with the process. Any input on this will be much appreciated.

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Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

Hi!

I signed up in the windows insider program and got windows 10 free - the windows 10 insider preview updated to windows 10 pro.
Today i got another SSD and did a raid 0 on my system forcing me to do a clean install of windows but now it wont activate anymore.
Signing in with my microsoft account that was linked to the insider program didnt help.
Maybe i got this problem since i quit the insider program for several days and signed up again after i found out that my win 10 wont activate anymore.
Any ideas how to fix it?

Lauri

 

Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

I couldn't get it to work at all.. I was also told from a friend that it wasn't possible, you may be out of luck.

 

Get a Windows 10 licence for free if you register on Windows Insider

from Gabe Aul today : http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/

well from the sounds of it, anyone who UPGRADED to windows 10 Preview wont have to do anything as it already has your Serial win 7/8.1 key logged.

The crux of it is this:

• Do you want to continue as a Windows Insider and keep getting preview builds after 7/29?
• Or do you want to upgrade your Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system that has been getting Windows 10 Insider Preview builds to the 7/29 release and stop being an Insider?

“I want to continue as a Windows Insider!” If you want to continue as a Windows Insider past 7/29 there is nothing you need to do. You’re already opted in and receiving builds in the Fast or Slow ring depending upon your selection. This is prerelease software and is activated with a prerelease key. Each individual build will expire after a time, but you’ll continue to receive new builds so by the time an older prerelease build expires you’ll have received a new one. Since we’re continuing the Windows Insider Program you’ll be able to continue receiving builds and those builds will continue to be activated under the terms of the Windows Insider Program. We provide ISOs for these builds for recovery from any significant problems, but they are still pre-release software. As part of the program we’ll upgrade Insiders to what is for all intents and purposes the same build as what other customers will get on 7/29, but that will be just another build for Insiders, and those who stay in the program will simply get the next build after as well.

“I want to opt out of the Windows Insider Program on 7/29.” If you decide to opt-out of the program and upgrade to the 7/29 build you will be subject to exactly the same terms and conditions that govern the offer* that was extended to all Genuine Windows 7 and 8.1 customers. This is not a path to attain a license for Windows XP or Windows Vista systems. If your system upgraded from a Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license it will remain activated, but if not, you will be required to roll back to your previous OS version or acquire a new Windows 10 license. If you do not roll back or acquire a new license the build will eventually expire.

It is our hope that the vast majority of Windows Insiders who have been with us since we announced the program last year will continue forward, and it was in that light that we authored the blog post about upcoming changes to the program. I regret that this caused confusion about who was or was not eligible for the Windows 10 upgrade offer, but hope that this helps to clarify.

Thanks,
g