Windows 10: My old PC broke. Do I have to purchase Windows again?

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  1. My old PC broke. Do I have to purchase Windows again?


    My old computer recently broke, and I really don’t want to buy a $200 license key for a new copy of Windows. My old computer was a prebuilt with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled. I’m about to build a new computer and would like to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, but I don’t want to pay $200 for it. Is there a way to activate the old license on my new computer, or do I have to buy a new one? Thanks!

    :)
     
    EmeraldParrot, Oct 6, 2023
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  2. Unlink an old android phone from my pc

    I go thru the suggested steps: Start - Settings - Phone - Unlink this PC.

    When I first open the "your phone" screen the old phone is listed. Not sure if the phone listed is suppose to be selectable or not, but my is not. When I select "Unlink this PC" the phone listed is removed. When I select "Add Phone" the old phone still
    shows. I have removed the old phone from my Microsoft Account. I have rebooted after unlink this pc but I still cannot remove my old phone.
     
    LostSailorPO1, Oct 6, 2023
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  3. Windows 10 broke my steam

    Hi,



    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.



    Method 1: Try updating the Video card drivers and check if it helps.



    Follow the steps to update the Video card driver:



    • Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    • Right-click on the Video card listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.


    Method 2: Try installing the game in Compatibility mode and check.



    Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode:



    • Right click the Game setup file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
    • Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
    • Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.
    • Try installing the Game and check.


    If still the issue persist then I suggest you to follow the suggestion provided by crazzilla replied on August 3, 2015 from the below link and check if it helps.



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    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Oct 6, 2023
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  4. My old PC broke. Do I have to purchase Windows again?

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Oct 6, 2023
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