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‎09-21-2021 10:27 AM

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Product: Pavillion 510-p021
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I was given this computer. The owner passed away. It boots up but I don't know the password. How can I recover the Windows serial number to reinstall Windows or is there a better solution?

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‎09-21-2021 10:44 AM

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Hello
No need for serial number, or activation key under Windows 10

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-pavilion-510-p000-desktop-pc-series/10734566/model/12080030

 

Creating and Using a Microsoft Recovery USB Drive (Windows 10)

impossible

create media microsoft

https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows10

 

 

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