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‎12-20-2021 07:57 AM

HP Recommended
Product: Pavilion 550-126
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

After hard drive failed I replaced it with a new one. Now i have to reinstall Windows 10. How do I get my Windows 10 product key from HP to reinstall OS on new hard drive.

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‎12-20-2021 08:01 AM

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Hi:

 

The Windows 10 product key is in your PC's BIOS.

 

You won't need it to reinstall W10.

 

W10 will automatically detect the product key and activate.

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‎12-20-2021 08:01 AM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

The Windows 10 product key is in your PC's BIOS.

 

You won't need it to reinstall W10.

 

W10 will automatically detect the product key and activate.

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