Windows 10 installation

Namdlo

I have a PowerSpec G702 that had Windows 10 Pro loaded when I purchased it. The hard drive died, and I am installing a new one. A tech at the store gave me instructions on using a flash drive and install from Microsoft software. I have the original Windows 10 Pro disk, and would prefer to use that if I can, but I have no license key for either way of installing. how can I find out what my original license key is from when I purchased the machine? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.

TSTDavey

Hello @Namdlo you should be able to use the original windows 10 pro disk to install windows. The windows license key is stored digitally on the motherboard. Once you install windows, windows will automatically pickup the windows key of the board and activate windows. You won't need to enter in the license key manually. We hope this helps.

Namdlo

I'll give it a try, thanks for your help Davey!

TSKevinG

If you you want to make sure you get the newest version of windows 10 Pro installed right away as well you can create new installation media for this.  Below is a article that will show you how to do this as well but you will need a computer that can get online

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/2288/how-to-perform-a-clean-install-of-windows-10#latest