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Activation codes for Windows

Activation codes for Windows

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Turtuls
Member
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03-23-2016, 07:47 AM
#1
So whether it’s better or worse, I’ve really faced some problems because I haven’t activated Windows yet. It’s been ten years now, so I don’t seem too bothered. Suddenly I can’t personalize or adjust certain settings much, and I do have AVG FREE installed. I might reinstall to Windows 10 Home since my current version is Pro, which costs around 200 GBP, while Home is still about 120. I need to save up for the upgrade and eventually get a genuine license, but in the meantime there are some workarounds I should know about. Honestly, I’m not great at this—I just had a habit from ten years ago when I was making a lot of money. (Sorry) Thanks!
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Turtuls
03-23-2016, 07:47 AM #1

So whether it’s better or worse, I’ve really faced some problems because I haven’t activated Windows yet. It’s been ten years now, so I don’t seem too bothered. Suddenly I can’t personalize or adjust certain settings much, and I do have AVG FREE installed. I might reinstall to Windows 10 Home since my current version is Pro, which costs around 200 GBP, while Home is still about 120. I need to save up for the upgrade and eventually get a genuine license, but in the meantime there are some workarounds I should know about. Honestly, I’m not great at this—I just had a habit from ten years ago when I was making a lot of money. (Sorry) Thanks!

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InfinityAnt
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03-30-2016, 06:20 PM
#2
Obtain an OEM key for around €6
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InfinityAnt
03-30-2016, 06:20 PM #2

Obtain an OEM key for around €6

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HarriJuji
Junior Member
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03-30-2016, 07:16 PM
#3
You can purchase a key at a very low price on eBay.
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HarriJuji
03-30-2016, 07:16 PM #3

You can purchase a key at a very low price on eBay.

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Zerstouerneun
Member
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04-21-2016, 08:23 AM
#4
Most of these have mixed feedback—some positive reviews, a few one-star ratings, and clearly some pirated copies. It seems the boot drive was supposed to come with a Windows key, but I found out it had already been used before for just £2!
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Zerstouerneun
04-21-2016, 08:23 AM #4

Most of these have mixed feedback—some positive reviews, a few one-star ratings, and clearly some pirated copies. It seems the boot drive was supposed to come with a Windows key, but I found out it had already been used before for just £2!

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bigcow666
Member
73
05-05-2016, 12:25 PM
#5
This falls within the gray zone mentioned on the forums, especially regarding "workarounds." It seems the situation is clearly defined but still challenging.
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bigcow666
05-05-2016, 12:25 PM #5

This falls within the gray zone mentioned on the forums, especially regarding "workarounds." It seems the situation is clearly defined but still challenging.

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sarahdem59
Member
173
05-05-2016, 10:08 PM
#6
Windows shortcuts are connected to Microsoft profiles, meaning a Windows copy on a boot disk is only valid for the original user account.
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sarahdem59
05-05-2016, 10:08 PM #6

Windows shortcuts are connected to Microsoft profiles, meaning a Windows copy on a boot disk is only valid for the original user account.

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kyleboren
Junior Member
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05-12-2016, 12:57 PM
#7
Following the guidelines, eBay references are not permitted.
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kyleboren
05-12-2016, 12:57 PM #7

Following the guidelines, eBay references are not permitted.

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vagaaquila
Junior Member
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05-12-2016, 01:54 PM
#8
Remember that inexpensive OEM and retail keys often function as Volume MAK product keys that aren't meant for resale. MAK refers to Multiple Activation Key. Each key is valid for a limited number of device activations. When you attempt to activate software configured with a MAK, it checks Microsoft's activation service, confirms the key, and reduces the available activation count by one. Activation numbers don't reset after wiping a hard drive or reinstalling your OS.
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vagaaquila
05-12-2016, 01:54 PM #8

Remember that inexpensive OEM and retail keys often function as Volume MAK product keys that aren't meant for resale. MAK refers to Multiple Activation Key. Each key is valid for a limited number of device activations. When you attempt to activate software configured with a MAK, it checks Microsoft's activation service, confirms the key, and reduces the available activation count by one. Activation numbers don't reset after wiping a hard drive or reinstalling your OS.

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jojobobo04
Member
170
05-29-2016, 05:10 PM
#9
He takes that risk for a total of four pounds, not 240, and I value your feedback. No need for reboots to tidy up my drives and that
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jojobobo04
05-29-2016, 05:10 PM #9

He takes that risk for a total of four pounds, not 240, and I value your feedback. No need for reboots to tidy up my drives and that

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BenTeRoks
Junior Member
15
05-29-2016, 11:14 PM
#10
It seems you're reflecting on a long time since using this system—over a decade? The cost looks reasonable at just $30 a year, well below a penny per day. If you're willing to commit the full amount, it could be a solid investment.
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BenTeRoks
05-29-2016, 11:14 PM #10

It seems you're reflecting on a long time since using this system—over a decade? The cost looks reasonable at just $30 a year, well below a penny per day. If you're willing to commit the full amount, it could be a solid investment.

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