Updated: March 26, 2023
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I bought a computer from flea market and can't get in it to upgrade to windows 10

Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

Nice to meet you, *****!

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This computer is a windows 8

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Do you see any errors when trying to upgrade?

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There is a old account on the computer

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Ok, I see

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I don't know password

Please, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press Windows Key + I on Desktop, In the PC Settings window click Accounts
  2. Now in the right pane of this screen, you'll see the Microsoft account you're linked to.
  3. Click Disconnect, it will ask you to create a local account instead.
  4. Now follow the on-screen instructions and create the local account.
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Is that a one or a I

Its an i

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Its running I across the password section

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Are you at the lock screen now?

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Yes

Ok, got it
Can you send me the picture of your screen, please?

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It is not your account, correct?

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No it's not

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Ok, I got you

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Ok

Thank you

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I see, thank you

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Bought used from flea market

Are you able to contact the seller somehow?

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Yeah Saturday at flea market

It is the best decision then. Contact the seller and ask him about the password. After you unlock the laptop, you will be able to remove this user

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I can tell you now they don't have

They don't have what?

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The password

Oh, I see

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So what's next

Please, follow the instructions below:

  1. Click on the power icon at the bottom right corner
  2. Press and hold the Shift key
  3. Select restart. Hold the Shift key until the computer restarts to the blue screen
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I'll give it a try

Keep me updated

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Got blue screen now

Do you see the search bar there?

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Yes

Please, type "Reinstall". When the search results appear click on the Settings category "remove everything and reinstall Windows"

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Ok

Tell me when you find it

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I'm reinstalling Windows 10 now thank you

I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

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No I'll let you know tomorrow thanks

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