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    Am I in factory reset limbo?(Windows 10)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jinh0o, Jul 14, 2016.

  1. Jinh0o

    Jinh0o Notebook Enthusiast

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    decided to do a reset because of all the bloat wares that asks brings with their laptops. I decided to choose the second option twice in the recovery menu.



    It took over 5 hours for it to reach 5% so I decided to reboot it to see if something went wrong the first time around but ended up back in square one at 1% . Do I gotta just set this aside til it's done in 2018 or is there something I can do?
     
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    Forget that

    NBR Windows 10 Clean Installation Guide
     
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    step 15 says I will need a key, but the key is nowhere to be found on mylaptop and manual. is it okay to proceed or should i buy another copy
     
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    when it asks for a key, just skip that part, there is a link to skip at the bottom right

    once you go online, your machine will be activated automatically using Hardware ID based activation.

    If it didn't ask for a key to start with, that means it detected the key built into your UEFI BIOS and used it automatically.
     
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    youre a savior.I dont know why this is even an option.. i thoughtid have to leave it out for a good week or two
     
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    The reason I suggested a clean install right away is because that reset option NEVER worked for me. Clean install, adjust your settings and what not, then make an image using Macrium Reflect

    Then install your drivers and make a 2nd image

    then install all software and enjoy

    Also see this thread bro:

    Windows 10 Tweaks and Fixes (Index post #1)
     
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