Windows 10 Activation Replace OS

[HMuppetP]

I have a couple of Stream 11 pro laptops that won’t be getting any use.  
Tossing around the idea of installing various Linux distros on them.

Question:

If I totally delete partitions and format internal drive how do I activate Windows later on if I decide to reinstall it?

where is the product key?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

The product key is in the BIOS.

You don't need it to reinstall W10.

I have zipped up and attached a free utility below, that will show you the W10 product key and the version of W10 the key is good for.

You can run it now before you remove Windows.

[HMuppetP]

Thank you

Normally I wouldn’t download and run a file someone from a forum gave me but I am wiping the OS anyway 😊

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.