Windows 10: Can I still reset my PC if Windows isn't activated?

Discus and support Can I still reset my PC if Windows isn't activated? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently got my laptop repaired and I have very little storage. I want to reset it in the hope to free some up. But I fear that my PC won't be able... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by michxnne, Aug 27, 2019.

  1. michxnne Win User

    Can I still reset my PC if Windows isn't activated?


    I recently got my laptop repaired and I have very little storage. I want to reset it in the hope to free some up. But I fear that my PC won't be able to reinstall Windows. Will my PC reinstall Windows even if it isn't activated? Or will I have to activate it then reset it?

    :)
     
    michxnne, Aug 27, 2019
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  2. Printer isn´t working after latest update.

    After the latest update from Windows, my Canon Pixma ip6600 printer isnt working. In Device Manager it shows up as working properly but when I go to print it isn´t listed as an option in any programs. Troubleshoot suggests it´s a USB 2 printer on a USB
    3 port and that that´s the problem but that cant be since it worked fine before the update. I´ve tried to uninstall and plug it back in but that doesn´t work either.
     
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson, Aug 27, 2019
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  3. Windows is not activated following "reset this pc"


    My latest rebuild was done using:
    • Reset this PC.
    • Don't keep files.

    I now see the conflicting output as show in post #16.

    Also I have a watermark on my desktop. Is this normal?

    Can I still reset my PC if Windows isn't activated? [​IMG]
     
    the5krunner, Aug 27, 2019
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  4. Can I still reset my PC if Windows isn't activated?

    Printer isn´t working after latest update.

    Managed to solve it... here´s how I did it just in case anyone else has the same problem...

    ->Settings

    ->Printers & scanners

    ->Add a printer or scanner

    ->The printer that I want isn´t listed

    ->Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings

    ->Use an existing port: USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)

    ->Choose printer

    ->Use the driver that is currently installed

    ->Type printer name

    And done... =P
     
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson, Aug 27, 2019
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