Windows 10: Can I reinstall W10 from scratch without repaying the license.

Discus and support Can I reinstall W10 from scratch without repaying the license. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Many computers come with Windows 10 preinstalled. I wonder if I can simply reinstall W10 from scratch (from the iso provided by Microsoft) without... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Olive, Apr 6, 2017.

  1. OLIVE
    Olive Win User

    Can I reinstall W10 from scratch without repaying the license.


    Many computers come with Windows 10 preinstalled. I wonder if I can simply reinstall W10 from scratch (from the iso provided by Microsoft) without having to pay for the license? Will the license of the preinstalled Windows work for this new installation (provided I install the same version, home, professional, etc.)?

    The motivation is simple. Many preinstalled Windows comes with a lot of junkware. I prefer to have a clean installation. Also, this will allow me to remove any recovery partition that takes space for nothing (since I can always reinstall from the official media).

    :)
     
    Olive, Apr 6, 2017
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  2. ARNAUDMICHELET
    ArnaudMichelet Win User

    Windows 10 - The User Profile Service failed the sign-in User Profile cannot be loaded

    Hello Ratandeep,

    Facing the same problem as Wayne, and my 1st idea was indeed to reinstall W10 from scratch.

    But how can I do this since I installed it from the free W8.1 upgrade?

    Does it exist a link where I can download a fresh new W10 without licensing problem afterwards?

    Thanks
     
    ArnaudMichelet, Apr 6, 2017
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  3. JUDYDYE
    JudyDye Win User
    Re-installation of Windows 10 (downgrade)

    Hi there

    I had a disk crash at the weekend and had to reinstall W10 from scratch.

    Unfortunately I have managed to install a different version to the one that I have a licence for. I have installed W10 Pro but my licence is for W10 Home. Is there any way of downgrading without having to reinstall all of the software I have since installed?

    Thanks for any help anyone can offer
     
    JudyDye, Apr 6, 2017
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    Can I reinstall W10 from scratch without repaying the license.

    dalchina, Apr 6, 2017
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  5. ADDRAM
    AddRAM Win User
    Yes, you can always reinstall W10 on the same hardware and it will auto activate once you`re online.

    After that, create disk images so you don`t have to reinstall from scratch. *Smile
     
    AddRAM, Apr 7, 2017
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  6. OLIVE
    Olive Win User
    OK, this auto activation works for preinstalled windows too. I knew it works with the free upgrade but I had doubt about preinstalled W10. Good to know if you want a clean install.
     
    Olive, Apr 4, 2018
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