New computers do not have a BIOS. They have UEFI firmware with emulated BIOS. New OEM computers are self-activating as before. They use an OEM marker in the firmware.
For crying out loud - you are just being pedantic. The activation is still basically product key based not digital licence based.
Computer Type: PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Self Built OS: W10 Pro + W10 Preview CPU: i7 Hard Drives: Dual swop 2.5" SSD Hard Drive Rack. Internet Speed: 385mbs Other Info: Surface Pro 4 i7. +
MSI GE 70 i7 super raid 0 (3 drives)
Computer Type: Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Surface Pro 4 i7 OS: W10 Pro
I am sick of the insider previews and would like to change it.
Can I install Pro over the top without losing everything? or,
would it be better clean install?
I'm not too technical, so please bear with me. I have a newish PC that is currently running Win10 that is loaded on a HDD, with an additional HDD for added storage. I've purchased a new SSD that I've installed and will be using a USB to boot from...
The laptop in question was bought in 2014, with either Win7 or 8.1 (can't remember exactly), then upgraded to 10 when it was first offered as a free upgrade.
Now I want to wipe it and reinstall Windows.
Will I still be able to get 10 again,...
Error message on my Windows Update page:
"Theres a problem getting preview builds
your preview build settings nned attention. go to advanced options to fix this issue"
I go into advanced settings, and see that my MS Account is linked...
In Settings it says 1511 on my screen by the clock it says 15192
Anyway. I want to wipe my drive (250gb ssd) after I back up what ever I need and do a clean install
Do I need to make a iso to reinstall the insider preview or what is the procdure...
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