Windows 10: Recovery Key

Hello. I have a laptop running Windows 11 22H2 that is up to date. I tried to run a Microsoft Defender Antivirus scan offline scan and it asked for a recovery key. I had never heard of this, as I have a desktop and run this scan with no problems. I did find the recovery key it took a while and it ran the scan after I entered it. I was hoping it was a one-time thing, but I tried again and It asked for the recovery key again, luckily there was a skip button and I pressed that. I ran this scan on the laptop months ago and it did not ask for a recovery key. Does anybody have an idea about how

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one key recovery

Hi Nawaxx,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

I suggest you to download and install the latest software for ‘One Key Recovery’ from the manufacturer website and check if it helps.

If the issue still persists, uninstall the software and install it in compatibility mode by following the steps below:

• Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the driver and click on properties.
• Under Compatibility tab, check the option for Run in Compatibility mode.
• Select Windows 8 from the drop down list.
• Click on Apply and then OK.
• Install the driver software.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Recovery Key

Thank you for the reply.

On the link you mentioned there are five steps to turn off the recovery key and I couldn't find I don't own this phone anymore
option which is 2nd on the list.

Could you please help me how to find that option.

Thank you!!!

 

Lumia 640XL needing recovery key

Hi Alfred,

To get the recovery key, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Microsoft account in a PC browser: https://account.microsoft.com/.
2. Click on the "Devices" tab and then the "Your devices" option on the drop down menu. Scroll to your device.
3. The option should appear in the device listing to see the recovery code.

Update us on the result.