Clean install Windows 11 in one go on a branded laptop which came with pre installed Windows 10. Don't have product key.

Question

What if I do not have a Product Key?
I bought HP Omen with Windows 10 pre installed 1 year back. After the system got upgraded to Windows 11.

How do I clean install Windows 11 on the same laptop?

Ps.: 2 days back the SSD in the laptop got some issues and HP will replace it as product being in warranty.

Will be great if someone can guide me on this.

Answer 1

Hello there,

No worries you can just clean install and your Windows will be activated as you have a digital license.

As Windows 10 is preinstalled you have a Digital license. A digital license (called a digital entitlement in Windows 11) is a method of activation in Windows 11 that doesn't require you to enter a product key.

If you associated or signed onto a Microsoft Account or associated your MSA with your digital license, that will be your MSA containing the digital license.

Reactivating Windows after a hardware change https:// support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reactivating-windows-after-a-hardware-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665

Activate Windows https:// support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227

How to: Perform a Clean Install or Reinstall of Windows 10
https:// answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-perform-a-clean-install-or-reinstall-of/bf72eda1-18f6-4839-9127-2b5389d9aa48

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