So I've recently had to factory reset my computer after I couldn't get administrator permissions no mater what I tried...

And now I'm back at windows 8...
I downloaded windows 10 with that free upgrade PROMOTION they had last year...

Now I was WONDERING SINCE I had windows 10 would I be able to download load it again for free since I had it already?


ThanksWindows 10 CAME with your computer?
Or, you upgraded from 8 to 10 and did not make a backup?

The correct method is to make an install media ASAP when you get Windows 10 and after you register it you write down the registration code.

Did you not make a 'image' backup of the whole thing?

Install Windows 10 again and when it asks for the key or key, decline . It will let you have limited use of windows 10 for a a period of time.

During that time, find a way to contact Microsoft support. It may be Windows 10 install was already activated and you just need to get the code.
Quote from: rmack284 on August 28, 2016, 02:14:44 PM

Now I was wondering since I had windows 10 would I be able to download load it again for free since I had it already?

Windows 10 came with your computer?
Or, you upgraded from 8 to 10 and did not make a backup?

The correct method is to make an install media ASAP when you get Windows 10 and after you register it you write down the registration code.

Did you not make a 'image' backup of the whole thing?

Install Windows 10 again and when it asks for the key or key, decline . It will let you have limited use of windows 10 for a a period of time.

During that time, find a way to contact Microsoft support. It may be Windows 10 install was already activated and you just need to get the code.

You can download the "Media Creation Tool" Here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Your system is already licensed for Windows 10, once you use the Media Creation tool to create a bootable USB Drive or Burn a DVD, You can use it to upgrade the system to Windows 10.

If you’re installing Windows 10 for the FIRST time, you’ll need to enter a valid Windows 10 product key or buy a full version of Windows 10 during setup, for this tool to work. If you’ve previously installed Windows 10 on your device, you should have a digital license and Windows 10 will automatically activate without entering a product key.