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01-03-2020 03:47 AM
I have a virus and was wondering if I replace the hard drive can I still use the recovery media for this computer or do I need to purchase a new copy of Windows 10 ( 64-bit ) ?
01-03-2020 04:41 AM
Hello
Sorry, but don't you still want to change the hard drive because you have a virus?
It's not necessary !
There are very good security forums, specialized in disinfection
Otherwise, a simple factory reset will suffice!
Otherwise it depends, sometimes the recovery media created by the user can be used with another hard drive.
no need to buy a license is enough otherwise use the windows iso to reinstall
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
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01-03-2020 05:03 AM
Hi
I use these....
https://download.cnet.com/Bitdefender-Antivirus-Free/3000-2239_4-75902507.html
https://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
https://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/krd18
https://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/tdsskiller
AND you can get a replacement W10 OS here....
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
KeyFinderInstaller may help....
https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
If in doubt please ask.
01-03-2020 05:25 AM
HP Envy model # 750-414
Product # X6F49AA#ABA
Just so you understand, I'm looking to replace my hard drive and I wanted to make sure I could still use the recovery media cd or do I have to purchase a new copy of Windows 10 ?
01-03-2020 05:31 AM
Hi
I suspect neither.
If you buy the same exact model of HDD and clone the existing one, then maybe.
If the PC is less than 3 years old...
From 2016 onwards there is a possible recovery option via the cloud...
HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool (Windows 7 & 10)
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06162205
The recovery method checks the PC and if there any changes it usually will not install.
You do not need to purchase any OS
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Belarc Advisor will print licences, KEYS etc.
01-03-2020 06:43 AM - edited 01-03-2020 06:48 AM
Thank you for answering exactly the question I asked @Gregnco
Do you want to change your DD just because you have a virus?
I say it again, it is not necessary!
As for reinstalling a new DD I also answered if you made your reinstallation kit, you can try to use it possibly with cloud recovery the pc is compatible
Otherwise, as indicated just go through the iso windows
Cloning a hard drive with viruses doesn't seem like the best idea to me @Lil_Boy_Blue
Until then to use its reinstalaltion kit
it was necessary to have exactly the same hard drive, same capacity, if too small, it did not work!
But just test, it costs nothing
to know
that the pc is indicated to have two hard disks
A classic ssd and hard drive
750-414 PC Product Specifications
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