Windows 10: I just built my very first pc, I have a Windows 10 key, but I have no clue how to install it...

I bought a key online and it came in the form of a code that looks like this:

(XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX)

I’m guessing I have to download this key to a USB drive, right? I just have absolutely no clue how to do that.

Please help!!

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I have just updated my PC's to windows 10

Hi Hugh,

In your first PC, you have mentioned that your disc drive is not recognized in File Explorer but is displayed in the Device Manager. This could occur if a drive letter is not assigned to the CD/DVD drive. I would suggest you to try assigning a drive letter
to the disc drive and then check if it is displayed in the File Explorer. Press Windows key + X, click on 'Disk management' and then check if the disk drive is listed. If it is listed without a drive letter, right click on the drive and select 'Change drive
letter and paths'. Click on 'Add' and then assign a drive letter that is not assigned for any other drives. Now, open File Explorer and check if the drive is listed.

In your second PC, you have mentioned that there is no sound. In this case, I would suggest you to try the steps suggested in this article and check:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/fix-sound-problems#v1h=tab01

Try these steps and let us know the results for further assistance.

 

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As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.

 

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