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--- computerclub:helpcenter:productkeys [2019/09/01 12:48] – created tomc
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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/|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 [[https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/microsoft-de-emphasizes-tablet-mode/|changing tablet mode]], the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build on the Fast ring [[https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/08/29/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18970/#6itWRzuwZxcuZxvj.97|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. **//
+//As of September 1, 2019, from [[https://www.engadget.com/|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 [[https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/microsoft-de-emphasizes-tablet-mode/|changing tablet mode]], the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build on the Fast ring [[https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/08/29/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18970/#6itWRzuwZxcuZxvj.97|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.**
+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 Key & Detailed Internals Profile Tools:   =====
-** Specific to product keys =  [[https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html|https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html]]**
+====== Product keys, lower price ======
-** Detailed profile of installed software and hardware keys [[https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor|https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor]]**
+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.
-====   Install Windows and Restore copy of Office:   ====
+[[https://www.onlinekey.store/|OnlineKey.store]] or [[https://originalkeystore.com/|Orignalkeystore.com]].  or [[https://devkeystore.com/product/microsoft-windows-11-professional-key-lifetime/|Devkeystore.com]] The prices are typically low and IF you use //**paypal**//  the risks, financial or security is similarly small. In the past I have often purchased a Windows 10 pro or 11 pro license for less that $8.00.
-**(From Microsoft Answers page)**
+====\\
+Product Key & Detailed Internals Profile Tools: ====
-**After reinstalling Windows 10, do the following: **
+====   ====
-**Step 1 - Sign in to download Office **
+Specific to product keys:** [[https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html|https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html]]**
-**Go to http://www.office.com and if you're not already signed in, select Sign in. **
+Detailed profile of installed software and hardware keys:** [[https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor|https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor]]**
-**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. **
+==== Install Windows and Restore copy of Office: ====
-**https://support.office.com/en-us/article/i-forg... **
+(From Microsoft Answers page)
-**On the Office home page, do the following depending on your version of Office. **
+After reinstalling Windows 10, do the following:
-**If you signed in with a Microsoft account, from the Office home page select Install Office > Install. (Office 365 subscribers should select Install again). **
+Step 1 - Sign in to download Office
-**This begins the download of Office. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the install. **
+Go to** [[http://www.office.com|http://www.office.com]] **and if you're not already signed in, select Sign in.
-**If you have trouble reactivating: **
+Sign in with the account you associated with this version of Office. This account can be a Microsoft account, or work or school account.
-**please contact support and they will be able to investigate and determine whats the cause. **
+Forgot your account details? See I forgot the account I use with Office.
+[[https://support.office.com/en-us/article/i-forg|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.
 **[[https://support.office.com/en-us/home/chat|https://support.office.com/en-us/home/chat]]**
-=====   Clone (Backup / Restore) Windows-Based Hard Drive:   =====
+==== 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 -**
+Use MiniTool Shadow Maker, follow the directions -
 **[[https://www.minitool.com/partition-manager/thanks-download.html?v=pw11-free.exe&r=partition-manager/|https://www.minitool.com/partition-manager/thanks-download.html?v=pw11-free.exe&r=partition-manager/]]**