Windows 10: Are Windows Keys stored with my Microsoft Account?

Discus and support Are Windows Keys stored with my Microsoft Account? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; After a failed update, i was no longer able to use Windows, so i installed Ubuntu to get a copy of windows to write to a usb stick. My question is: If... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by FromEast2West21, Apr 22, 2020.

  1. FROMEAST2WEST21
    FromEast2West21 Win User

    Are Windows Keys stored with my Microsoft Account?


    After a failed update, i was no longer able to use Windows, so i installed Ubuntu to get a copy of windows to write to a usb stick.

    My question is: If i reinstall windows and i'm asked for a key, will the previous key be linked to my account? If so, i would i go by doing that?

    :)
     
    FromEast2West21, Apr 22, 2020
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  2. SAM02
    sam02 Win User

    App store and Microsoft account


    Thank you for the advice

    I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store
     
    sam02, Apr 22, 2020
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  3. PRECIOUSLEB
    PreciousLeb Win User
    Microsoft Store

    Hi James,

    To resolve your concern about Windows Store, we suggest for you to follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key + R key to open Run.
    • Type wsreset.exe and press
      Enter      .
    • Restart the PC, sign in with your Microsoft user account and check if you are able to find Windows Store.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    PreciousLeb, Apr 22, 2020
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Are Windows Keys stored with my Microsoft Account?

    App store and Microsoft account


    Yes. When you sign in to the Store with a Microsoft account like in step 5 in Option Two of the tutorial below instead of switching to a Microsoft account you will and stay a local account.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
     
    Brink, Apr 22, 2020
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