Windows 10: My hard drive failed, can I recover my windows?

Discus and support My hard drive failed, can I recover my windows? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; As the title says, my hard drive failed and I wasn't able to back it up. Is there any way I can download windows without having to repurchase it?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/jjmix101, Sep 5, 2020.

  1. /U/JJMIX101
    /u/jjmix101 Win User

    My hard drive failed, can I recover my windows?


    As the title says, my hard drive failed and I wasn't able to back it up. Is there any way I can download windows without having to repurchase it?

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    /u/jjmix101, Sep 5, 2020
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  2. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Sep 5, 2020
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  3. RISHAD K T
    Rishad K T Win User
    Recovery from failed hard drive

    Hi,

    To assist you better, please answer the following questions;


    • What is the make and model of the hard drive?

    • Did you get any error messages while using the failed hard drive?

    • When you say failed hard drive, are you referring to external hard drive or internal hard drive?



    I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article, which explains about the recovery option in Windows 10 and check if it help.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-10-recovery-options

    Get back to us for further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, Sep 5, 2020
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