Re-installing Windows 10

[Mornincupofhate]

So my computer came with windows 7 (which I have the product key for) then I upgraded to windows 10 when microsoft was doing the free upgrade.

 

If I was to re-install, how would I activate it? I can't seem to find the license key anywhere (for the windows 10 copy)

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

if it came with it its probably an oem, they automaticly activate

 

just insert the key on ur sticker to get a downloadable iso

 

if u cant retreive the key use this vb script

 

 

pk.vbs

 

 

the file i given is not made to steal keys, so dont abuse it lol

[Mornincupofhate]

2 minutes ago, Valkyrie Lenneth said:

if it came with it its probably an oem, they automaticly activate

 

just insert the key on ur sticker to get a downloadable iso

 

if u cant retreive the key use this vb script

 

 

pk.vbs

It's custom built. There is no sticker lol

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

2 minutes ago, Mornincupofhate said:

It's custom built. There is no sticker lol

pk.vbs...

 

run it

[MimigaKing]

13 minutes ago, Fooshi said:

If you've installed Windows 10 once on your hardware, you can just install it normally and click "I do not have a product key" during install. It automatically activates when connected to the internet.

 

 

@Mornincupofhate

 

and if this doesn't work, enter your windows 7 product key when activating. It'll go through. 

 

Just make sure to select the right version windows. 

 

W7 Home for W10 Home. W7 pro for W10 pro

[Enderman]

It will activate itself, it remembers what motherboard it was installed on.

If you want to be extra safe then do this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

[jeffmeyer5295]

Win 10 keys are stored in the BIOS. When you reinstall it will auto re-activate. If it doesn't you can use your 7 Key as they are converted when the upgrade happens. However it's pretty rare that it doesn't 'just work'.

[Zmax]

Hi

To check the status of your windows , if you want to know if you have an official  version go : 

 

Start

Setting

System

About

 

Then go -> system info <- at top right corner

 

You product ID ( Key ) and confirmation of registration  ( windows is activated )   should be at bottom of page