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Resetting Windows 11 without losing license that came pre-installed by the laptop's manufacturer

Anonymous
2022-12-12T18:16:38+00:00

I bought a brand new laptop and it came with pre-installed Windows 11. Recently i've been running into some problems, probably some sort of malware or something and i want to "Reset My PC" by "Removing everything". I just want to make sure if i will lose my Free Windows 11 license that came with the laptop if my Reset the PC which will of-cource re-install the windows? Would i be able to just get my new installed copy of Windows activated through signing in to my microsoft account that has my device linked?

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  1. VARADHARAJAN K 9,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-14T09:30:02+00:00

    License key is embedded into bios After resetting windows will automatically activated.

    If earlier Microsoft account is activated before resetting.

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  2. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-12T18:18:18+00:00

    Hello aayush,

    No worries. Resetting Windows 11 like in the tutorial below will not affect activation.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-11-pc.433/

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  3. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-12T18:53:17+00:00

    Correct. It doesn't matter if you choose "delete everything" or "keep my files" for activation. Those only affect what will be deleted during the reset.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-12-12T18:35:58+00:00

    Thanks for the instant reply Shawn. I looked into the article and just for some confirmation, which way should i opt for (as shown in the article) or it doesn't matter if i choose to "delete everything" or "keep my files". I just wanna make sure i don't lose my license as I am no sure if just signing into the Microsoft account i linked with my device later would activate my windows or not as the laptop came pre-installed and pre-activated from the manufacturer i just had to set it up on my name. Or the windows would simply re-install and re-activate itself after i choose to "Reset my PC"

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