Windows 10: Will I lose my activation key if I downgrade my computer with media creation tool?

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  1. ARASTEZCAN
    ArasTezcan Win User

    Will I lose my activation key if I downgrade my computer with media creation tool?


    Hello!I upgraded to Windows 11 long time ago but my PC started to lag more than previous months and I will downgrade to windows 10 with media creation tool. The only concern I have will I lose my activation key?

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    ArasTezcan, Dec 15, 2022
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  2. ARASTEZCAN
    ArasTezcan Win User

    Will I lose my activation key if I downgrade my computer with media creation tool?

    Hello!

    I upgraded to Windows 11 long time ago but my PC started to lag more than previous months and I will downgrade to windows 10 with media creation tool. The only concern I have will I lose my activation key?
     
    ArasTezcan, Dec 16, 2022
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  3. RODRIGO.QUEIROZ
    Rodrigo.Queiroz Win User
    Will I lose my activation key if I downgrade my computer with media creation tool?

    Hi ArasTezcan,

    I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.

    If you upgraded from Windows 10, downgrading back to Windows 10 making a clean install from the Media Creation Tool, will make you lose the license.
     
    Rodrigo.Queiroz, Dec 16, 2022
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  4. DESIREE YAU
    Desiree Yau Win User

    Will I lose my activation key if I downgrade my computer with media creation tool?

    Media creation tool

    Hi,

    We would like to know more about this concern. Kindly answer the following:

    • Any changes made on the computer prior to this concern?
    • Is this the first time that you encountered this problem?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • May we know the reason why you want to download Media Creation Tool?
     
    Desiree Yau, Dec 16, 2022
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