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‎04-05-2017 04:00 AM

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Product: ac101nx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Hi i lost my OS and i dont know why,now i want to reformat my notebook but i need my product key for win10 to reinstall,
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‎04-05-2017 04:07 AM

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Hi,

To reinstall Windows 10 you do not need product key. If win 10 was already installed on the computer once it will automatically activate once installed and connected to internet. During installation when asked for product key just click on "Do not have one".

 

Hope it helps,

David

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‎04-05-2017 04:09 AM

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My OS suddenly get lost and i dont know why,i need to reformat my notebook,do i need a product key to reinstall my OS?
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‎04-05-2017 04:11 AM

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No need for OS installer?
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‎04-05-2017 04:16 AM

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No, you do not need product key for OS installer.

When asked for product key just click on DO NOT HAVE ONE. Windows 10 will automatically be activated once installed (you need to install same edition).

 

If you want an original copy of Windows 10 you can get one from Microsoft by downloading the media creation tool and running to create a bootable USB drive with Windows 10.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

 

 

Hope it helps,

David

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