Windows 10: Reactivation after a clean install of Windows 10

Discus and support Reactivation after a clean install of Windows 10 in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have plans of a fresh install of Windows 10 on my PC as it has slowed down over time. My laptop had come with Windows 10 installed and activated... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Shreevatsa PU, Oct 8, 2020.

  1. Reactivation after a clean install of Windows 10


    I have plans of a fresh install of Windows 10 on my PC as it has slowed down over time.


    My laptop had come with Windows 10 installed and activated out of the box. Should I buy another key to activate Windows 10?


    I read some articles on the internet and learnt that the product key is linked to the Microsoft account.


    But I have 2 accounts on this PC and I don't know which account is it linked to.


    Please help me with this.

    :)
     
    Shreevatsa PU, Oct 8, 2020
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    Delta6326, Oct 8, 2020
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  3. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Oct 8, 2020
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  4. Reactivation after a clean install of Windows 10

    Clean Windows 10 (?PRO?) install

    I have bought a legit "Windows 10 Pro" key of a key website. It is legit since i'm currently using it for over a year now. I currently have Windows 10 Pro installed on my PC and I want to do a clean install. I just can't find the windows 10 Pro download in the tool. But if i could use a windows 10 pro key with a normal windows 10 install, I'll be good to go.
     
    JeroenBeunckens, Oct 8, 2020
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