Windows Reset interrupted and laptop is now stuck in boot loop


  1. vignesh247
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    Windows Reset interrupted and laptop is now stuck in boot loop


    Hi All,

    I have a 2011 Dell XPS L502X laptop with Windows 10. I upgraded to Windows 10 from a genuine Windows 8 license I had during the initial free upgrade period.

    To fix some issue I was trying to Reset the PC but didn't notice the power cord wasn't connected. Laptop switched off in between the reset process and now it is stuck in boot loop. I can create a bootable USB and do a fresh install but I'm not sure how to activate the laptop. I have the product key email from Microsoft for Windows 8 but since I upgraded to Win 10 I'm not sure if that is still a valid one. Any advice is much appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Vignesh
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  3. Ben Myers
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    Windows 10 Home
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    Start the computer with the USB stick inserted and when the Dell logo appears, press F12 and select USB.

    Ben
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  4. Ztruker
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    Since it was already activated, it will automatically active when you reinstall Windows 10. When asked for the key during install, click on I don't have a key. When it's done, it will be activated.
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