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  1. PALESAAR
    PalesaAR Win User

    Recovering Windows 10 after formatting without saving the key or license


    My machine was formatted without saving the digital license or product key. The machine was upgraded to Windows 10. I was only able to install Windows 8.1 and struggling with locating the old digital license or key for Windows 10. How do I reinstall Windows 10? How do I locate the old digital license or key for Windows 10. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

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    PalesaAR, Aug 11, 2022
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  2. BROKEN PIXEL
    broken pixel Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Volume Key Licenses, find a way.
     
    broken pixel, Aug 11, 2022
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  3. FLOW
    Flow Win User
    Windows 10 formatting ?

    We upgraded windows 7 to 10. Many crashes and errors after that. So a format and clean install of windows 10. Activated automatically. Zero issues and no more crashes etc etc.
    So I'm inclined to say to just go for it. And if a problem, then use your windows 7 key.
     
    Flow, Aug 11, 2022
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  4. JMCSLOB
    jmcslob Win User

    Recovering Windows 10 after formatting without saving the key or license

    windows 10 key

    Google and download the "Windows 10 media creation tool"

    Create a USB flash drive ISO and that's all you need...it will work without needing a key..
    Just skip past entering a key during full install and delete all partitions, format, create new drive and install...

    As long as you have upgraded from Windows 8 first...you need to do that prior to using your Windows 8 key for 10.
     
    jmcslob, Aug 11, 2022
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