Windows 10: What will happen to the OEM OS keys after I uninstall it?

Discus and support What will happen to the OEM OS keys after I uninstall it? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I own a Surface Pro and I was thinking of installing chrome OS and removing the Win 10 installation as it is becoming a bit slow now.So if I install... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by CosmicRays, Mar 4, 2022.

  1. What will happen to the OEM OS keys after I uninstall it?


    I own a Surface Pro and I was thinking of installing chrome OS and removing the Win 10 installation as it is becoming a bit slow now.So if I install chrome OS and remove the OEM installation, will the keys still be stored on hardware if I plan to install Win 10 in the future?

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    CosmicRays, Mar 4, 2022
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  2. What will happen to my OEM software when I upgrade? Since it seems to be integrated into the OS, will it be uninstalled with Windows 7, or will it remain?

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    What will happen to my OEM software when I upgrade? Since it seems to be integrated into the OS, will it be uninstalled with Windows 7, or will it remain?
     
    ConnorH_700, Mar 4, 2022
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  3. Need help finding OS license key

    you can do a couple things.. Hope this helps..
     
    Mindweaver, Mar 4, 2022
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  4. What will happen to the OEM OS keys after I uninstall it?

    How do you uninstall chipset drivers?

    I'm installing a new mobo so I need to uninstall the intel 865g drivers to make way for the P35 drivers.

    Can't find any uninstall options in add/remove programs and intel chipset inst listed in driver cleaner.

    Any suggestions? *Confused What will happen to the OEM OS keys after I uninstall it? :confused:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 4, 2022
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What will happen to the OEM OS keys after I uninstall it?

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