Windows 10: Will i lose activation if i clean install new win 11

Discus and support Will i lose activation if i clean install new win 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have win 11 education via my university, i'm planning to format my laptop and clean install win11Will i lose tge activation? I still have the key... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Abdo Elfeky, May 9, 2023.

  1. Will i lose activation if i clean install new win 11


    I have win 11 education via my university, i'm planning to format my laptop and clean install win11Will i lose tge activation? I still have the key

    :)
     
    Abdo Elfeky, May 9, 2023
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  2. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, May 9, 2023
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  3. Activation query after clean install


    A friend's Asus 8.1 laptop was stuck in an automatic repair loop so I suggested that he upgrade to Windows 10.

    Because he was unable to access his system, I opted for a clean install and I created a bootable Win 10 usb on another pc. I used this usb to insall Win 10 on his machine, skipping any requests to activate.

    I was under the impression that Win 10 would automatically activate on installation. I'm not sure he ever signed up for the free upgrade offer before Win 8 on his machine decided to implode.

    Any advice as to what steps I should take now would be appreciated - thanks.
     
    millmeister, May 9, 2023
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  4. Endwar Win User

    Will i lose activation if i clean install new win 11

    Can't install clean win 11

    I tried to make clean install of 11 and it said that my PC don't meet requirements.

    I am running WIn 11 Insider Build and my system meet requirements and also it said that win is active with digital licence and it don't accept win kay.

    why?
     
    Endwar, May 9, 2023
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