Reserved and Upgraded from W8.1, can I Clean install now?


  1. Tarik
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    Reserved and Upgraded from W8.1, can I Clean install now?


    Hi

    I have Windows 10 now, Reservation and Upgrading ran smoothly, I want to clean install now formatting HDD,
    Will it ask me for a product key, or will the fresh Windows 10 be activated even after formatting with no key,

    have anyone tried this?

    Thanks!
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  3. MoInSTL
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    Windows 10 Professional x64
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    Don't need a key. When doing a clean install on the same machine you upgraded and it asks for the product key, choose skip. Then go make sure it's activated. I did hear that the activation may take a few tries as it's now getting hammered.

    I strongly suggest you take the time to read this tutorial: Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums
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