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Windows Product ID but Key is lost after Factory Reset, can i recover it?

Hello everybody,

lately i had to factory reset my machine, because of security issues. After that my Windows Pro License was lost. Thanks Microsoft. No not buying it again.

Is there a way to recover the Windows Pro Product Key if i have a screenshot with the Product ID?

I know, that no one is going to read this. Greed does not create communities, so Microsoft will never achieve anything like a "community". (This Editor even marks the word Microsoft with a red line as if it was wrong.)

Anyways every bit of help will be appreciated.

P.S.: Word of advice, switch to Linux. As soon as possible. You know what happened with the Internet Explorer. You know what happened with all your fancy software running on XP in every hospital near you. You know what happened to Bing ... So you sure know what will happen, as soon as someone finds out where all your data goes and why world economy can be manipulated by a simple proxy in the US. Yes Mark Monitor, i am staring at you.

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Hi Lukac

Since you have already purchased Windows 10 Pro, this method will work for you:

Open the Settings App (Gear icon on your Starr Menu)

Go to Update and Security - Activation

Click Change Product key

Enter this generic product key: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

When prompted, click 'Activate Product'

If the above does not work first time, temporarily disconnect from the Internet and click 'Activate' again . ..

(Note the generic key will cause Windows 10 Pro to activate on your PC, then your own legal licence will activate automatically after you restart (not shut down) your PC)
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Last updated January 21, 2022 Views 189 Applies to: