Windows 10: Need to reinstall windows and get a new key without losing files.

Discus and support Need to reinstall windows and get a new key without losing files. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So, I used to have a gaming laptop, but i built a desktop and cloned the OS to keep my data. I had initially unactivated windows on the desktop so the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/makerteen3d, Feb 18, 2020.

  1. Need to reinstall windows and get a new key without losing files.


    So, I used to have a gaming laptop, but i built a desktop and cloned the OS to keep my data. I had initially unactivated windows on the desktop so the laptop woudnt get deactivated, but while its being sold, the laptop has been offline. However i noticed windows reactivated itself, and it still thinks my computer is the laptop. This has been giving me problems installing drivers and such. Reinstalling windows is my best bet, but i dont want to lose 700gb of programs. Is there a way to revoke the windows 10 kwy from the desktop, and reinstall windows without losing my data? Ill buy a new key afterwards.

    This is my last attempt before going to support, no other subreddits have responded yet.

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    /u/makerteen3d, Feb 18, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 18, 2020
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  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Feb 18, 2020
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  4. Need to reinstall windows and get a new key without losing files.

    Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Feb 18, 2020
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