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raj_89 Member

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Windows @raj_89 1 week ago

Doing a clean install and the installer wants a key before it lets me pick Pro. I read Microsoft publishes generic keys that install an edition but don't activate it. Is that right, and does the PC then activate from the digital licence it already had?

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amara_fixes Member

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Windows @amara_fixes 3 weeks ago

Bought a refurbished desktop showing Windows 10 Pro activated. There's no sticker on the case. If I ever reinstall, will it activate again by itself, or do I need to dig the key out now?

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Windows @andree_gadget 4 weeks ago

planning a clean install on my desktop and want the product key written down first, just in case. It was activated years ago and the box is long gone. Can the key be pulled from the system itself?

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