Windows 10: Is it possible to recover the Windows authentication key after formatting the computer?

Discus and support Is it possible to recover the Windows authentication key after formatting the computer? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I formatted my computer, a 2013 HP all in one and I did not save my Windows 8.1 activation key and some guy already downloaded Windows 10 and the key... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Paul_Aster, Oct 9, 2023.

  1. PAUL_ASTER
    Paul_Aster Win User

    Is it possible to recover the Windows authentication key after formatting the computer?


    I formatted my computer, a 2013 HP all in one and I did not save my Windows 8.1 activation key and some guy already downloaded Windows 10 and the key that PowerShell returns is not valid. Is there any hope for me to recover the Windows key that was loaded from the factory to my computer?

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    Paul_Aster, Oct 9, 2023
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  2. SOLARIS17
    Solaris17 Win User

    key authentication

    I actually recently switched to key authentication myself.
     
    Solaris17, Oct 9, 2023
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  3. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User
    key authentication

    Quick poll! I finally got around to securing my remote VM by disabling password authentication and using key authentication only for SSH. Curious if others do the same.
     
    Easy Rhino, Oct 9, 2023
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  4. W1ZZARD
    W1zzard Win User

    Is it possible to recover the Windows authentication key after formatting the computer?

    key authentication

    Key authentication is the recommended method for security, reject all password logins

    If you lose the key use physical or remote console (IPMI)
     
    W1zzard, Oct 9, 2023
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