Windows 10: Reinstallation & Activation

Discus and support Reinstallation & Activation in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Here is the thing. I got a brand new laptop in 2018 with preinstalled "Windows 10 Pro Education" by the Local Government. I logged in my Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by AbbasKhan3, Oct 13, 2019.

  1. Reinstallation & Activation


    Here is the thing. I got a brand new laptop in 2018 with preinstalled "Windows 10 Pro Education" by the Local Government. I logged in my Microsoft account and the windows was activated.

    The status right now is "windows is activated with a digital license linked to your microsoft account."

    Now there is a lot of junk(usless softwares and a lot of trash) in my PC. I want to clean that mess. I am going to backup my personal data in an external drive and deleting the windows completely to clean the hard drive(may be format it).


    So the question is, as the windows 10 education is free to download, if I download it and install it in my PC, would it be activated when I log in with my microsoft account? will it be the same ? and How can I download Windows 10 pro Education for free?

    :)
     
    AbbasKhan3, Oct 13, 2019
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  2. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Oct 13, 2019
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  3. csatennis Win User
    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Oct 13, 2019
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  4. 3Colors Win User

    Reinstallation & Activation

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.


    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Reinstallation & Activation :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Oct 13, 2019
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