Windows 10: Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer

Discus and support Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I purchased Windows 10 Pro and have it installed on an existing computer. I am getting rid of that computer and building a new computer. So I want to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Nuclearscott000, May 7, 2020.

  1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer


    I purchased Windows 10 Pro and have it installed on an existing computer. I am getting rid of that computer and building a new computer. So I want to deactivate Windows 10 Pro on the old computer and reinstall clean on the new computer. How do I get a product key for the new install?

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    Nuclearscott000, May 7, 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, May 7, 2020
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  3. How to reinstall Windows 10 if my computers used the free upgrade from 7 and 8?

    Will windows 10 still accept the license keys from 7 and 8 now if I reinstall my computer?

    Does Microsoft keep a list of users who upgraded to Win 10 using their 7 and 8 keys so that when users need to reinstall windows 10 the old keys would work?

    Do I need to call in Microsoft to ask them to activate my Windows 10 when I give them my win 7 keys?

    Both computers are laptops. The windows 7 machine had the serial printed on the back, and I needed to enter that when I upgraded to 10. The windows 8 machine had the serial built in inside its boot system so I didn't need to enter the key when I upgraded to 10, but I did manage to write down the keys using a fetcher program.
     
    JebusPrime, May 7, 2020
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  4. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer

    New Computer: Upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Pro

    Mom is getting a new computer. Although the computer will have Windows 10 Home preinstalled, we want the Pro version.

    Are the steps correct to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro?

    • Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Go to store > make your purchase, follow the on screen instructions and within 5 to 10 minutes you will be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro.

    We are in Canada. I am guessing that the upgrade price is close to US$100 converted to Canadian dollars?
     
    Kevin Stecyk, May 7, 2020
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