The laptop is sold with Windows 10 and I want to reinstall Windows 10 but do I need a product key or is it recognized that I already have Windows 10?
If Windows 10 was already installed on the device, e.g. After an update from Windows 7, then I have not yet needed a separate product key for Windows 10, even after a completely fresh installation.
Usually the old key can be transferred
Wen already activated is no
If you exchange your ssd create a windows boot stick beforehand, there are n heaps of tutorials. The whole thing is then automatically activated.
With the help of programs, however, you can also find out the code and write it down in an emergency. Just had to google it
It depends a little…
In the "usual" standard case: yes.
In the "Microsoft" standard case: no. The computer is sold with Windows 10 preinstalled and the installation code is stored on the mainboard. If you reinstall the same Windows version, the installer will find the code automatically.
(I noticed that on my HP notebook: Windows 10 Home was preinstalled, I wanted to install Windows 10 Professional. It was not entirely trivial to cancel the automatic reinstallation in order to be able to enter the license code for the Pro version at all.)
