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The tag 'lost software' on WindowsForum.com covers situations where users lose access to applications, often after system updates or reinstalls. A common example involves Microsoft Office disappearing after a Windows 10 upgrade or repair installation, especially when the software was preinstalled without a separate product key. Discussions focus on troubleshooting steps such as contacting the PC manufacturer or Microsoft for recovery options, checking for digital licenses, or considering a new purchase. The tag reflects user experiences with software loss during Windows updates, system restores, or hard drive issues, and the challenges of recovering preinstalled applications without activation keys.
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 restart deleted MS Office

    Helping my father with his PC. He has an HP Envy pc and did the Windows 10 upgrade and things appeared fine. Couple weeks later, he's shutting down and he gets an error message saying he has 3 options as follows: 1) shut down and restart 2) Reinstall Windows 10 and with a caution that he ay...
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