Windows 10: I lost my Windows 10 product key, but I still have the USB drive.

ChandaJB · Aug 15, 2020

Hi! I had fairly recently purchased Windows 10 operating system in a usb through Amazon in order to use on a PC that I was building. It arrived just fine, and everything was in the box as it was intended to be. My brother and I ended up building the PC, but there were some faulty parts so we had to post-pone the build. Well recently we actually managed to get the thing built, and after we slipped the USB in, we realized that we didn't have the product key. It's either lost, or it got thrown away when we were clearing up the desk area after our first attempt at the build. I'm asking for some help, because I don't have the funds to just go out and buy a new Windows 10 OS for $130.

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jmcslob · Aug 15, 2020

windows 10 key

Google and download the "Windows 10 media creation tool"

Create a USB flash drive ISO and that's all you need...it will work without needing a key..
Just skip past entering a key during full install and delete all partitions, format, create new drive and install...

As long as you have upgraded from Windows 8 first...you need to do that prior to using your Windows 8 key for 10.

Delta6326 · Aug 15, 2020

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

btarunr · Aug 15, 2020

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