Windows 10: Activating without reinstallation

Discus and support Activating without reinstallation in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Built a pc a while ago and used the media tool to install w10 pro without a product key. If I buy it from the Microsoft store, can I just use the key... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/SilentAcoustic, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Activating without reinstallation


    Built a pc a while ago and used the media tool to install w10 pro without a product key. If I buy it from the Microsoft store, can I just use the key from that, assuming they email it to me, to activate the windows I already use instead of reinstalling it completely?

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    :)
     
    /u/SilentAcoustic, Jan 27, 2021
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  2. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Jan 27, 2021
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  3. csatennis Win User
    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Jan 27, 2021
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  4. 3Colors Win User

    Activating without reinstallation

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Activating without reinstallation :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Jan 27, 2021
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