Windows 10: Read that someone built new system & "let Windows rebuild the HAL"

Is that possible? To build a new system, new mobo, then add your SSD or HDD and somehow config or 'just let' W10 rebuild the HAL? Guy says he then simply typed in his key and was up and running.

I was under the assumption I'd need a new license under those circumstances.


Thanks,

Mac

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Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

Might be helpful to list what i've done I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.

 

Windows 10 is reading every Administrator account I have or create as a Built in Admin.

Hi,

I realize that you are facing the issue with Built-in Administrator account. Let me assist you.

To assist you better, I like to know what you mean by “reading every Administrator account I have or create as a Built in Admin”.

As per the description, I suggest you to create a new user account and then convert it into administrator account and check if it helps.

As an initial step of troubleshooting, disable the built-in administrator by following the below steps;

• 
  Press Windows
  key + X key and select Command Prompt.
  
• 
  Type net user administrator /active:no
  and press Enter key.
  

Follow the link below to create a new user account.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-set-up-accounts

Follow the steps below to change the new user account to administrator account.

• Press Windows Key + R key.
• Type netplwiz and press Enter key.
• Click on the account that you have to give administrator privileges.
• Click on Properties and then click on Group Membership tab.
• Now select Administrator option and click on Apply and
  Ok.
• Restart the system and check if the issue is resolved.

Hope the information helps. Kindly write back to us with the updated status of the issue for further assistance on Windows. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

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