[SOLVED] Will having to enter a new windows key wipe any data?

[Hunter1122]

I have a PC that was built a while ago for me by a friend, and they used an Ebay windows key. It's finally been deactivated by Microsoft, and I just wanted to ensure that using a new (real) licence key on it will just change it to activated again, without removing any personal data/settings/etc. Thanks!

 

[USAFRet]

I have a PC that was built a while ago for me by a friend, and they used an Ebay windows key. It's finally been deactivated by Microsoft, and I just wanted to ensure that using a new (real) licence key on it will just change it to activated again, without removing any personal data/settings/etc. Thanks!

Application of a new valid license key will NOT wipe any data.
It just Activates the current install.

I did exactly this a month ago.

 

[USAFRet]

However....disregarding the fleabay license issues, where did the actual install come from?

If not direct from MS, I'd consider a full wipe and reinstall.

 

[Hunter1122]

It was from actual Microsoft, just the key came from grey market. Thanks for the info! I assumed nothing would be wiped, but wanted confirmation.