Hi, I appreciate the help. Is there 1: a way for me to save the files so I don’t have to reinstall everything? 2: will I need another product key? I was planning on upgrading to windows 11 but I’m not sure if it will be free for me anymore.
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Hi,
My pc running windows 10 had the boot/startup error occur earlier today and it isn't the first time. Previously, I used a usb stick to use the recovery tools and it worked although this time it did not.
I decided to try to run some other commands in the command prompt that recreated a bunch of boot files and my bios now shows me 5 booting options; 3 named windows boot manager (previously there was 1 which I would boot from normally) 1 that was just named after my SSD, and the usb plugged in. I tried a few other options but I kept running into errors such as this one and inaccessible boot device. Is there any other method? Am i able to just reinstall windows without losing anything?
Thanks!
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Anonymous
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Ivan B 123.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-03-08T23:04:27+00:00 Hi ,
What is the configuration of your PC or laptop model?
Unfortunately, the process will require you to reinstall all programs.
If you purchased a Windows license that came with Windows on this computer, the license is probably linked to it.
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Thanks
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Anonymous
2025-03-08T23:44:33+00:00 Hi, I built my computer so there was no windows license that came with it. I had a product key which I don’t have anymore.
I will go through with this method, can you detail it or do I just go back to the partitions and create a new one and it will be formatted properly?
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Ivan B 123.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-03-09T03:59:45+00:00 Hi ,
Just follow the procedure and delete the partition and create one that will install Windows.
Well, in this case, you would have to buy a Windows 10 or 11 license. If you buy one for 10, you will have a free upgrade to 11.
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Ivan B 123.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-03-09T03:59:57+00:00 Hi ,
Just follow the procedure and delete the partition and create one that will install Windows.
Well, in this case, you would have to buy a Windows 10 or 11 license. If you buy one for 10, you will have a free upgrade to 11.
Independent Advisor - Community
Thanks