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HP Pavilion 15.6 inch Laptop PC 15-eh1000 (2H5A6AV)
Microsoft Windows 11

my files got corrupted once and I lost my windows 11. I downloaded pirated windows 11 as I was in crisis. Now I want my original key back. How can I get it.....?

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Hi @dashvanth0303 

 

If you purchased the laptop with windows installed, the license is stored in the BIOS in digital form, you just install windows and it takes the license from the BIOS and activates windows.

 

 

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How shall i do it can u guide me...

 

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It is simple, you have to create an installation USB with windows, then install windows and follow the steps, the license is taken from the BIOS automatically.

 

 

https://youtu.be/gNMQFT2HAiY

 

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