Quick question regarding install media and keys


  1. Posts : 189
    Windows 10 Pro / OpenSUSE
       #1

    Quick question regarding install media and keys


    Hi,

    I'm just looking for a bit of information here, but I have a friend that wants their laptop formatted and re-installed. Unfortunately they don't have any install media.

    I was just wondering if just getting the installation media from digitalriver and using the key under the laptop would work, provided I install the same version as the one that was previously installed on the laptop (or, in other words, the version stated on the sticker). Just making sure since I don't want to do something on someone else's computer that wouldn't work.

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Yeah, you can do that. You may have to call microsoft to activate but that's no big deal.

    Here's a tutorial that should help you out as well,

    Clean Install : Factory COA Activation Key

    I'm sure Greg will be along with more info as well.
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  3. Posts : 189
    Windows 10 Pro / OpenSUSE
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks! I just needed confirmation of what I was thinking. I also already had some experience with the phone activation when I needed to activate my own key on my laptop with my retail install, as some here will probably remember.
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  4. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #4

    You're welcome, we'll be here if you have any other questions.
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