Windows 10: Hit by reansomware. how do i reinstall windows 11 without a product key?

Dell laptop locked up by ransomware or virus/trojan. Don't have recovery media or product key. How can I reinstall Windows 11?

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Product Key Reactivation

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

Reactivating Windows 11 after retrieving the motherboard key involves using the original product key or digital license associated with your system.

Here are the steps to reactivate Windows 11:

1. Open Settings:
   
   • Click on the Start button and select the gear icon to open "Settings."
     
2. Navigate to Update & Security:
   
   • In the Settings menu, click on "Update & Security."
     
3. Go to Activation:
   
   • In the left sidebar, select "Activation."
     
4. Enter Product Key:
   
   • If you have a product key, click on "Change product key" and enter the key when prompted.
     
5. Use Digital License:
   
   • If your Windows 11 was linked to your Microsoft account, you might see an option to troubleshoot and link your digital license. Click on this option and follow the prompts.
     
6. Restart Your Computer:
   
   • After entering the product key or linking your digital license, restart your computer.
     
7. Verification:
   
   • Go back to the Activation section in Settings to verify that Windows 11 is now activated.
     

 

Where to find Win 11 Key for REinstallation

Hello, I have just received my brand new laptop Dell Vostro 7620 with Windows 11 Preinstalled. So I installed and activate Windows 11. Everything works just fine. In fact, that several applications are preinstalled (McAafee, Office 365, One drive, Dell Apps ...) and of which I have no use, I intend to reinstall Windows 11 from scratch. I would like to know, can I reinstall Win 11 Pro and activate it with that recovered key? In that case, as the Product Key would be embedded in the UEFI Firmware chip, how to recover it for Win 11 Pro Reinstallation? BTW, is there a utility to find the Product Key? I tested ShowKeyPlus, it doesn't help I'll appreciate yr help Regards

 

Reinstall Windows 10 with OEM product key

When you upgraded from a previous version of Windows or receive a new computer preinstalled with Windows 10, what happened is the hardware (your PC) will get a digital entitlement, where a unique signature of the computer will be stored on Microsoft
Activation Servers. The Windows 7 or Windows 8 genuine license you were previously running will be exchanged for a diagnostics key.

Anytime you need to reinstall Windows 10 on that machine, just proceed to reinstall Windows 10. It will automatically reactivate.
You will prompted to enter a product key a couple times through the installation, click I don't have a key and Do this later.

There is no need to know or get a new key, but if you have issues with Digital Licensing or the Activation Troubleshooter, you can utilize an existing Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 product key
you already ownto reactivate if necessary. or use the reset function in Windows 10.

Step 1: How
to download official Windows 10 ISO files

Step 2:

• How to: Perform a clean install of Windows 10