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i want to reset my laptop to factory settings need help
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ok so when i go nd try reset my laptop it comes up with 2 options restore to day when it was working and the other one is reset all of it but requires a disk it ses. when i first got this laptop i never had a disk i put in a code (i think) would the code be under

windows is activated
product ID: loads of numbers and words?

if i did reset it will i just need to put this code in?
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You'll need a Windows disc to perform a full wipe and re installation of the operating system.

The activation code will be written on a COA or a Certificate of Authenticity somewhere on the laptop. It is usually on the underside with the product key under the barcode.
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the activation key is under my laptop which is unreadable :3 is there anything i can do?

when i go to control panel > system and security > system and go down to windows activation it says
windows is activated
product ID : load of numbers and stuff.

+ i never had a windows disk come with the laptop
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Some people online recommending downloading a program called MagicJellybean which apparently can read your systems registry to locate the key, however I have never tried it and you download at your own risk.

That won't be the key that was under your laptop. Most laptops and prebuilt computers never come with a windows disc, and instead come with a recovery partition on the system. When the system starts it may give you the option to enter the BIOS, or hit a key to enter into a recovery mode. That may give you the option to create recovery media that could reinstall windows for you.

You could try contacting the support department of the company that make your laptop and they may be able to help with a solution to your product key issue.
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ok thanks for your help im going to try it now
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You could wipe your computer fully which would delete and result in you re downloading windows/Linux depending on the computer you use or even mac, but yea that is a option but it does take time and removes everything you ever had on that computer....
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yea i dont mind getting rid of everything on the computer i just want it to start working properly again. but when i re download windows wont i need a coa code?
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