Windows 10| First Insider build after final release

[Villain]

Now can anyone let me know how to create a usb for win 10 in case I want to repair/reinstall it in future because of any mishap? Also, will it require any key in that case? If yes, then where will I get the key from?

This can be done by the tool I mentioned above, just select create media on the start and you're good to go.

 

[Haseeb.]

Download the media creation tool and follow the steps. If you're in India it should have been up by now as it was available on the day of release through the windows update itself, I got it through WU but had some issues like it was stuck on preparing for installation. Henceforth, I updated using the tool and it was rather a quick and simple process than upgrading through windows update.[DOUBLEPOST=1438421666][/DOUBLEPOST]
There will be a skip option beneath it somewhere when it asks for the product key during the installation of Windows 10, that'll just scan your PC for the product key and proceed ahead if you own a legit copy of Windows 7/8.

mate my present windows 7 genuine one is no more activated

 

[Haseeb.]

Download the media creation tool and follow the steps. If you're in India it should have been up by now as it was available on the day of release through the windows update itself, I got it through WU but had some issues like it was stuck on preparing for installation. Henceforth, I updated using the tool and it was rather a quick and simple process than upgrading through windows update.[DOUBLEPOST=1438421666][/DOUBLEPOST]
There will be a skip option beneath it somewhere when it asks for the product key during the installation of Windows 10, that'll just scan your PC for the product key and proceed ahead if you own a legit copy of Windows 7/8.

and there is no skip option as well[DOUBLEPOST=1438472627][/DOUBLEPOST]I have a legit copy... It was installed since I purchased my PC. Now its asking activation

 

[Haseeb.]

And I am saying that. I had Windows 7 which is deactivated while installing windows 10 which failed. Now I dont have any option.

 

[Targaryen]

And I am saying that. I had Windows 7 which is deactivated while installing windows 10 which failed. Now I dont have any option.

You should have written down the key before installing windows 10.

 

[swacker]

I had Windows 7 which is deactivated

Check for key which will be written on either side of your laptop.

 

[themusketeer]

or maybe its something to do with pirated copy. Just Saying .

 

[Haseeb.]

You should have written down the key before installing windows 10.

That was the mistake.

Check for key which will be written on either side of your laptop.

No mate I had checked the entire laptop no such sticker. There was one telling about laptop Dell but no such info.

or maybe its something to do with pirated copy. Just Saying .

When I was using Windows 7 since 2011 and it was installed already when I purchased my brand new laptop it never asked activation. I even on the first try Installed Windows 10 but my PC ran to problems and abnormally shutted down. After then my Windows 7 has deactivated and I only have 28 days to activate it.

 

[AliB]

That was the mistake.

No mate I had checked the entire laptop no such sticker. There was one telling about laptop Dell but no such info.

When I was using Windows 7 since 2011 and it was installed already when I purchased my brand new laptop it never asked activation. I even on the first try Installed Windows 10 but my PC ran to problems and abnormally shutted down. After then my Windows 7 has deactivated and I only have 28 days to activate it.

Contact dell.

 

[Villain]

and there is no skip option as well[DOUBLEPOST=1438472627][/DOUBLEPOST]I have a legit copy... It was installed since I purchased my PC. Now its asking activation

There's a skip option when it asks for the product key during the installation on Windows 10 but won't now as your Win7 copy isn't activated.
And try this. Follow 'Finding the Windows Key Without Any Software' method on that webpage.

 

[Targaryen]

That was the mistake.

No mate I had checked the entire laptop no such sticker. There was one telling about laptop Dell but no such info.

When I was using Windows 7 since 2011 and it was installed already when I purchased my brand new laptop it never asked activation. I even on the first try Installed Windows 10 but my PC ran to problems and abnormally shutted down. After then my Windows 7 has deactivated and I only have 28 days to activate it.

Contact dell.

Contact Dell by mailing them the info about your Laptop. You know where to find it. Don't you?(The sticker which contains you lappie specs along with product id).They will surely help you out but don't forget to send a scanned copy of bill along with mail.

 

[Haseeb.]

@Villain I followed your procedure and I have found the key. I entered it but its given an error "error 0xc004e003" this error means that the key is in use

 

[asprin]

Download the media creation tool and follow the steps. If you're in India it should have been up by now as it was available on the day of release through the windows update itself, I got it through WU but had some issues like it was stuck on preparing for installation. Henceforth, I updated using the tool and it was rather a quick and simple process than upgrading through windows update

Thanks. I went ahead and downloaded the ISO from their website though; will certainly be handy when I decide to format the HDD and install the OS again

 

[Villain]

@Villain I followed your procedure and I have found the key. I entered it but its given an error "error 0xc004e003" this error means that the key is in use

That's strange really, can you specify your laptop model? Can you try and install Windows 10 using the ISO tool and clicking the skip option where it asks you for the product key. If this doesn't help then as others mentioned contact Dell/Windows.

 

[swacker]

Upgraded to Windows 10 yesterday and it had errors, worst part was, it keeps restarting to rectify the problem.

Lucky enough I had an option to restore back to 8.1