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Activation of Windows lost to system restrictions.

Activation of Windows lost to system restrictions.

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Kyski200
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04-22-2016, 06:21 AM
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The PC was upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10, with the CPU and memory replaced. The system is now unactivated, and Microsoft couldn’t locate it during recovery attempts. It isn’t showing up on the Microsoft account either. If you switch back to the original hardware, can you still activate it? I’m concerned about losing the key if I can somehow retrieve it.
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Kyski200
04-22-2016, 06:21 AM #1

The PC was upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10, with the CPU and memory replaced. The system is now unactivated, and Microsoft couldn’t locate it during recovery attempts. It isn’t showing up on the Microsoft account either. If you switch back to the original hardware, can you still activate it? I’m concerned about losing the key if I can somehow retrieve it.

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Mr_Pure
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04-22-2016, 07:08 AM
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Yes, it is an OEM PC.
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Mr_Pure
04-22-2016, 07:08 AM #2

Yes, it is an OEM PC.

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th5c
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04-24-2016, 02:47 AM
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It seems unclear, but generally the free upgrade turns your license into an OEM key. Just double-check with the official source for confirmation.
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th5c
04-24-2016, 02:47 AM #3

It seems unclear, but generally the free upgrade turns your license into an OEM key. Just double-check with the official source for confirmation.

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Noctaflo
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04-24-2016, 03:39 AM
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I don't even manage to find W7 at OEM or Best Buy.
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Noctaflo
04-24-2016, 03:39 AM #4

I don't even manage to find W7 at OEM or Best Buy.

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BenTGreat
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04-24-2016, 06:58 PM
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Check if your device supports Windows 8 and follow the steps to move to Windows 10.
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BenTGreat
04-24-2016, 06:58 PM #5

Check if your device supports Windows 8 and follow the steps to move to Windows 10.

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sethv98
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04-24-2016, 07:07 PM
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The license is no longer valid. It was enhanced automatically during the free upgrade phase.
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sethv98
04-24-2016, 07:07 PM #6

The license is no longer valid. It was enhanced automatically during the free upgrade phase.

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coyote888
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04-25-2016, 03:46 AM
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Old systems usually come with a COA label. Upgrading doesn’t automatically change them to OEM parts. Whether it was sold new or used doesn’t matter—same applies here. It seems like the hardware is still from the original build.
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coyote888
04-25-2016, 03:46 AM #7

Old systems usually come with a COA label. Upgrading doesn’t automatically change them to OEM parts. Whether it was sold new or used doesn’t matter—same applies here. It seems like the hardware is still from the original build.

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