Solved Windows 11 Pro Installation (Personal Issue + Inquiry)


Yeah I had mentioned that a product key could not control a computer. But since they were worried about something being wrong with their machine, a clean install with their new product key couldn't hurt much and helps ease the mind. Just need to reinstall their programs and data. Depending how much they install stuff / use their computer might not take that long.
 

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glasskuter said:
IMO I think you are worrying unnecessarily. I also think (unless there are circumstances we are not being told) that there is absolutely no reason to clean install windows and I would certainly not suggest that you do so. A product key is nothing but a set of numbers and letters. It cannot contain some hidden code that hacks into your computer or network.

Unless you have given someone direct access to your system to help you activate that key, a product key in and of itself in no way has anything to do with allowing outside interference to your computer or your home network.
Now, if you allowed someone to install Teamviewer or Anydesk (or you did it yourself per their instructions using a link they provided you) that's a different story.
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I pretty much told every details there is. And no, I did not install any apps like TeamViewer or AnyDesk.

Thanks for the response though!

Was just really paranoid about random peeps accessing or viewing my device for school and privacy reasons.
 

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andrew129260 said:
Yeah I had mentioned that a product key could not control a computer. But since they were worried about something being wrong with their machine, a clean install with their new product key couldn't hurt much and helps ease the mind. Just need to reinstall their programs and data. Depending how much they install stuff / use their computer might not take that long.
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Yes. I'm already on final step which is setting up language and keyboard stuff.

Just really don't want to risk anything that could lead up to breach of privacy. :(
 

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andrew129260 said:
Yeah I had mentioned that a product key could not control a computer. But since they were worried about something being wrong with their machine, a clean install with their new product key couldn't hurt much and helps ease the mind. Just need to reinstall their programs and data. Depending how much they install stuff / use their computer might not take that long.
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Hello again haha

I'm done with the installation and stuff, but the problem is this:

Any help with this? :(

I'm already connected to the internet and already downloading the stacked up updates.
 

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NyxR said:
Hello again haha

I'm done with the installation and stuff, but the problem is this:

Any help with this? :(

I'm already connected to the internet and already downloading the stacked up updates.
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Did you try clicking on change product key and putting in your key? When you installed windows did you put in your key your purchased? You screenshot shows home so it looks like you did not install pro.
 

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    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
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    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
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    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
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    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
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    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
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    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
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    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
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    64 GB emmc
andrew129260 said:
Did you try clicking on change product key and putting in your key? When you installed windows did you put in your key your purchased?
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Purchased, you mean the w11 Pro, right? Then not yet
 

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NyxR said:
Should I enter that instead of the original key from W11 CoreSingleLanguage?
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yes....it would have been better to do it when you installed windows...
 

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    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    2TB XPG nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
    Internet Speed
    900mbps DOWN, 100mbps UP
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    Chrome OS
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    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc
andrew129260 said:
yes....
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Damn, that's a stupid mistake lmao. My bad

Since it's still not activated, I guess I can just enter it now (the W11 Pro key).

If anything happens, I'll try to directly contact Windows for their help.
Thank you so much!
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
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