Windows 10: Will I lose my Windows 10 license linked to my Microsoft account if I reinstall Windows?

Discus and support Will I lose my Windows 10 license linked to my Microsoft account if I reinstall Windows? in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I have a HP 255 G8 laptop, and I've been using it for 9 months. Recently a blue screen of death popped up and I've been stuck on a bootloop with no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Matija Iliskovic, Aug 30, 2022.

  1. Will I lose my Windows 10 license linked to my Microsoft account if I reinstall Windows?


    I have a HP 255 G8 laptop, and I've been using it for 9 months. Recently a blue screen of death popped up and I've been stuck on a bootloop with no choice other than to reinstall Windows. I've tried System Restore, resetting my PC, but nothing worked. If I reinstall Windows, will I lose my Windows license tied to my Microsoft account? The laptop was activated before the BSOD bootloop

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    Matija Iliskovic, Aug 30, 2022
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  2. Link Microsoft Account to Windows 10 Digital License  


    This is what i get on step 2


    Will I lose my Windows 10 license linked to my Microsoft account if I reinstall Windows? [​IMG]
     
    MCardona81, Aug 30, 2022
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  3. Kursah Win User
    Loophole Lets You Freely Upgrade to Windows 10 After Offer Expiry

    If you upgrade your 7 install to 10, which is worth it IMHO, make sure you link to a Microsoft Account. Otherwise you might not be able to easily regain the key if they block using 7 keys in the future.

    You don't need to use the Microsoft account as your profile on so you can still bypass logging in at setup and creating a local account. All you gotta do to link your 10 account to your MS install (if you choose not to use your MS account as your profile), is to simply do the following:

    • Click Start
    • Click Settings
    • Click Update and Security
    • Click Activation
    • As or with Admin permissions, click Add Account
    • Login with MS Account credentials.
    Then you should see a message that reads:

    More info: How to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware change , Link Microsoft Account to Windows 10 Digital License , Link a Microsoft Account to a Windows 10 license - gHacks Tech News
     
    Kursah, Aug 30, 2022
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  4. Will I lose my Windows 10 license linked to my Microsoft account if I reinstall Windows?

    Reinstall Windows 10 Digital License Not Linked with Microsoft Account

    I want to reinstall my laptop with windows 10 digital license that are not linked with microsoft account.

    If I reinstall it (not just reset) will I lose my license?

    If I link it with my microsoft account, will I be able to unlink it later and then use local account?
     
    Christian Hardjono, Aug 30, 2022
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Will I lose my Windows 10 license linked to my Microsoft account if I reinstall Windows?

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