Windows 10: Using License Key from a Formatted Laptop

Discus and support Using License Key from a Formatted Laptop in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I've finished building a desktop and will sell my laptop. If I completely format my laptop that has my windows 10 on it, can I use that laptop's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Hani_han, Aug 4, 2019.

  1. Hani_han Win User

    Using License Key from a Formatted Laptop


    Hi, I've finished building a desktop and will sell my laptop. If I completely format my laptop that has my windows 10 on it, can I use that laptop's windows 10 license key to activate windows 10 on my desktop?

    :)
     
    Hani_han, Aug 4, 2019
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  2. Fernandz Win User

    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Aug 4, 2019
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  3. GLD
    GLD Win User
    Retail Vista license format on Toshiba laptop, possible OEM.

    A friends Toshiba laptop just got hosed and he never made a system backup of his factory OS/programs. I own Vista Ultimate 32/64 and want to format and fresh install his OS with my disk. I am not sure at this time if his COA is OEM or what. Will I be able to format with my disk on his lappy and have it accept his license?
     
  4. Using License Key from a Formatted Laptop

    Windows Format Configuration (time)

    Hi Joc,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I will certainly help you with this.

    I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps you to change the time format.

    • Press Windows key + X key, clicking Control Panel, clicking
      Clock, Language, and Region, and then clicking
      Region.
    • Click the Formats tab, and then, in the
      Format list, select the Match Windows display language (recommended)
      under Format.
    • Check if the h: mm: tt is available under Short time and
      Long time format.


    Please post back with the results, we will be glad to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Parth P Patel, Aug 4, 2019
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