Windows 10: Windows 10 on key, Windows 10 came preinstalled - how do I locate the key?

Discus and support Windows 10 on key, Windows 10 came preinstalled - how do I locate the key? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; So I have a REALLY SLOW old laptop and I'd like to reset/restart/reinstall Windows 10 but the OS came preinstalled. How can I find the existing key on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by watercolorslessthan3, Dec 6, 2018.

  1. WATERCOLORSLESSTHAN3
    watercolorslessthan3 Win User

    Windows 10 on key, Windows 10 came preinstalled - how do I locate the key?


    So I have a REALLY SLOW old laptop and I'd like to reset/restart/reinstall Windows 10 but the OS came preinstalled. How can I find the existing key on this slowed down computer?

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    watercolorslessthan3, Dec 6, 2018
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  2. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    windows 10 key

    Now that I have finally upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 will my Windows 8 key work with a fresh install of Windows 10?
     
    Easy Rhino, Dec 6, 2018
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  3. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User
    windows 10 key

    Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?
     
    Easy Rhino, Dec 6, 2018
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  4. JMCSLOB
    jmcslob Win User

    Windows 10 on key, Windows 10 came preinstalled - how do I locate the key?

    windows 10 key

    Google and download the "Windows 10 media creation tool"

    Create a USB flash drive ISO and that's all you need...it will work without needing a key..
    Just skip past entering a key during full install and delete all partitions, format, create new drive and install...

    As long as you have upgraded from Windows 8 first...you need to do that prior to using your Windows 8 key for 10.
     
    jmcslob, Dec 6, 2018
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