Does a Windows 10 reinstall void the license?

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Does a Windows 10 reinstall void the license?

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I recently acquired a Lenovo laptop that still has the previous users data. I would like to reinstall Windows 10 using the 'Reset this PC' option in the settings, but I am wondering whether that will revoke the Windows license. I presume that it has OEM-installed Windows, and that the license is therefore tied to the motherboard, but I am not sure. So, will I get an 'Activate Windows' message after reinstalling or am I okay and reinstalling the OS won't void the activation?

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DaveM121 920.1K Independent Advisor

Thank you for the screenshot, you do have a pre-installed Windows Home OEM licence, you have no need to worry about your licence or activation after a reset or re-install of Windows from a bootable USB

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Answer 1

Software licensing service version: 10.0.19041.3996

Name: Windows(R), Core edition

Description: Windows(R) Operating System, OEM_DM channel

Activation ID: 0567073a-7d74-403b-b2d5-6b35da372d8d

Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f

Extended PID: 03612-03258-167-058223-02-2057-19042.0000-1062021

Product Key Channel: OEM:DM

Installation ID:

5777900628152155120817477114595164248080542485226390248368143 23

Use License URL:

https://activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com/SLActivateProduct/SLActivateProduct.asmx?configextensionDM

Validation URL:

https://validation-v2.sls.microsoft.com/SLWGA/slwga.asmx

Partial Product Key: BDWVD License Status: Licensed

Remaining Windows rearm count: 1001

Remainin SKU rearm count: 1001

Trusted time: 2024-10-02 17:03:00

Answer 2

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

1

If there is an OEM licence on that laptop, it is stored on a chip on the motherboard and you can reset Widows or clean install Windows from a bootable USB anytime and Windows 10 will automatically activate.

2

Are you able to get into Windows on that laptop?

If you are, click your Start Button, type cmd then right click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as Administrator'

Run or paste this command and hit Enter:

slmgr.vbs /dlv

Please post a screenshot of the resulting dialog