Quick Answer: How Do I Activate Preinstalled Windows 10 on a New Laptop?
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How do I activate preinstalled Windows 10 on my laptop?

Activate a refurbished device running Windows 10

  1. Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Activation .
  2. Select Change product key.
  3. Type in the product key found on the COA and follow the instructions. Change product key in Settings.

How do I restore a preinstalled version of Windows 10?

For a limited time after upgrading to Windows 10, you’ll be able to go back to your previous version of Windows by selecting the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and then selecting Get started under Go back to the previous version of Windows 10.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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