Windows 10: Do I need to reactivate windows 10 after I do a fresh install on SSD from media creator...

So I messed up the registry and I am back up files to another hdd. I am wondering if i need to pay for windows after i wipe my ssd and do a fresh install of windows. I have windows 10 home on my laptop. I am also wondering if i can get the pro verison.People online said that the windows 10 home verison on laptops is the OEM one and that the one on media creation tool is different.I don't want to pay again please help.

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New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

Here

Here

It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update problems and complaints

• Installation problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Microsoft Edge problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Drivers problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Experience problems with the Fall Creators Update

keep in mind, as of recently, the FCU is installed on 5% of devices roughly.....

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

Creator Update search issue (fresh install)

Hi all TenForums,

I hope someone can help explain this issue with win 10 creators,
fresh install:

Step i've done:

Created a "creators update" bootable USB with media creator tool

fresh install on 3 different i7 laptop 2 asus 1 hp

all seems well but:

when I install a new program search does not find the new program
i.e.

install Notepad++
press win key

type notepad++ ... nothing found this is consistent in all 3 fresh installs

any idea on how to resolve this?

at this point i do not understand:

is the creator update released or have i became an insider?

I would like to create a 1609 install usb but with media creation tool
I get the 1703 media,

Thanks!