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This page is intended to help if you are loading / reloading Windows 10 and need to provide one or more product keys to software previously installed on the system.
As of September 1, 2019, from https://www.engadget.com/: To date, reinstalling Windows has meant using a local copy – either something already stored on your PC (and thus at risk of going bad) or something external. Soon, though, it might just be a matter of grabbing it online. On top of changing tablet mode, the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build on the Fast ring includes a “download Windows” option when you want to reset your PC. Much like the feature Macs have had for years, you can use your broadband connection to grab a fresh install from the cloud. You don't need a backup partition or a thumb drive to get back in business. [As of Sep 1, 2019]…this is pre-release software.
So if you plan to install/re-install Windows 10, you might check the Microsoft Windows 10 page(s) to see if installing from the cloud a latest version of Windows 10 is available.
Product keys, lower price
Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office product keys, at discounted prices are often found on Ebay at discounted prices. An ebay search for “Windows 10 Pro Key” will lead to a lot of items. Often it is best to go to the sellers web site. Here are some links to todays finds.
November 2, 2024… Hmmm…. The links to suppliers that used to be here have been removed. Why? The links no longer work or they were “click bait” traps. However…. This one AllKeyShop seems to work today. It was found with a “google” search for “low cost office 2021” This is a case where google found “stuff” and duckduckgo did not.
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Product Key & Detailed Internals Profile Tools: ====
Specific to product keys: https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
Detailed profile of installed software and hardware keys: https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor
Install Windows and Restore copy of Office:
(From Microsoft Answers page)
After reinstalling Windows 10, do the following:
Step 1 - Sign in to download Office
Go to http://www.office.com and if you're not already signed in, select Sign in.
Sign in with the account you associated with this version of Office. This account can be a Microsoft account, or work or school account.
Forgot your account details? See I forgot the account I use with Office.
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/i-forg…
On the Office home page, do the following depending on your version of Office.
If you signed in with a Microsoft account, from the Office home page select Install Office > Install. (Office 365 subscribers should select Install again).
This begins the download of Office. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the install.
If you have trouble reactivating:
please contact support and they will be able to investigate and determine whats the cause.
Clone (Backup / Restore) Windows-Based Hard Drive:
March 2023.. Another alternative… Cloning a hard drive or backup alternatives are plentiful if you boot from a Sergei Strelec WinPE thumb drive.
Use MiniTool Shadow Maker, follow the directions -
https://www.minitool.com/partition-manager/thanks-download.html?v=pw11-free.exe&r=partition-manager/
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