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Start up Error Code:0xc0000098 - File missing. This means that my laptop isn't working. I have not made a recovery USB copy of windows 11 from my laptop, and cannot now make one as the laptop isn't working due to the start up error. Am I allowed to use a recovery copy of windows from a different computer (and license of windows) to reinstall windows on my broken computer? Thank you.
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Hi,
The answer to your question is yes, you can, since the Media is independent of the license.
During installation, if prompted for a product key, select I don't have a product key. Windows should automatically reactivate after installation if your laptop previously had a genuine Windows 11 digital license and you install the same edition (Home or Pro).
Create installation media for Windows
Feel free to shoot any questions if you want.
