Hi,
Your Windows 10 license key is linked
to the Motherboard. It has nothing to do with
the Hard Drive. If you get a new drive and install
Windows it should activate on its own.
How to find the product key for Win 10 that was pre installed
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Brian J
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Greetings All, Can anyone provide help in locating the product key for my Dell Desktop Inspiron computer that has Win 10 pre installed when purchased...My HDD 2000gb drive is defective and need to get a another one. I thought I could find in my Microsoft account but no luck....Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks to All!
BJ
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
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CrazyKats 8,715 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2025-08-19T23:50:47.82+00:00 -
Brian J 20 Reputation points
2025-08-20T01:11:55.01+00:00 Crazy kats thanks a bunch!! Very knowledgeable..Thanks for the quick response too. BJ
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