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‎08-17-2021 03:01 PM

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Product: Presario CQ57
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

My current HDD is failing.  I can easily replace with new HDD.  Mice ate most of my computer related paperwork, including receipts for Windows 10 Pro that I purchased when it first came out.  I have update to the most current version.  How can I install the version of Windows that I currently have on my laptop without the codes?  I will have the same issues with some of my software, but I am most concerned with the OS

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‎08-17-2021 04:10 PM

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@SchnauzerDan 

 

Replacing HDD won't effect Windows 10 license because the license key is embedded in BIOS of your machine. I should activate automatically by itself.

 

You can use the following tool to get the key if you wish:

 

            https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

 

Regards.

BH
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‎08-17-2021 04:10 PM

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@SchnauzerDan 

 

Replacing HDD won't effect Windows 10 license because the license key is embedded in BIOS of your machine. I should activate automatically by itself.

 

You can use the following tool to get the key if you wish:

 

            https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

 

Regards.

BH
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**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




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