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11-22-2022
11:32 PM
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11-23-2022
09:59 AM
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Hi, I am Jeet.I have a HP 15-ay542tu laptop.
I did a clean install on my laptop due to some lag issues.Now the windows is not activated. My device serial number is [Personal Information Removed]. I want to activate through oem key . Please help...... 😕
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11-23-2022 07:25 AM
Hi:
According to the product specs for your notebook, it came with FreeDOS, not Windows.
HP Notebook - 15-ay542tu Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
That means that there is no Windows 10 product key in the BIOS, and you will need to provide a product key on your own.
11-23-2022 07:25 AM
Hi:
According to the product specs for your notebook, it came with FreeDOS, not Windows.
HP Notebook - 15-ay542tu Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
That means that there is no Windows 10 product key in the BIOS, and you will need to provide a product key on your own.