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Consider what steps to take next.

Consider what steps to take next.

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jellybeansean
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09-05-2016, 09:04 PM
#1
You just bought a Windows 10 Pro key from eBay for about $1. After activation, checking tools show it as a volume key, but it’s tied to your Microsoft account. The main question is how long a volume key stays valid—since the seller claims it’s brand new and sold once, what happens if you try to reinstall Windows 10 Home, which was already installed on your laptop with your Microsoft login?
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jellybeansean
09-05-2016, 09:04 PM #1

You just bought a Windows 10 Pro key from eBay for about $1. After activation, checking tools show it as a volume key, but it’s tied to your Microsoft account. The main question is how long a volume key stays valid—since the seller claims it’s brand new and sold once, what happens if you try to reinstall Windows 10 Home, which was already installed on your laptop with your Microsoft login?

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clubnci
Member
57
09-06-2016, 04:49 AM
#2
Based on my findings, MAK keys are tied to the physical key, they lose validity once removed and can't be used for installation anymore. I believe they won't be deleted from your device.
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clubnci
09-06-2016, 04:49 AM #2

Based on my findings, MAK keys are tied to the physical key, they lose validity once removed and can't be used for installation anymore. I believe they won't be deleted from your device.

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KID_IAM
Junior Member
3
09-06-2016, 09:42 AM
#3
When executing slmgr /xpr, the system confirms Windows remains permanently activated.
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KID_IAM
09-06-2016, 09:42 AM #3

When executing slmgr /xpr, the system confirms Windows remains permanently activated.

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Thumps209LV
Member
226
09-13-2016, 07:58 PM
#4
Therefore, you won't have to be concerned about the key failing later on.
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Thumps209LV
09-13-2016, 07:58 PM #4

Therefore, you won't have to be concerned about the key failing later on.

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Firefoxcat2
Junior Member
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09-16-2016, 08:28 AM
#5
It became a retail product after I reinstalled Windows 10 Home, used the upgrade code, and logged back in.
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Firefoxcat2
09-16-2016, 08:28 AM #5

It became a retail product after I reinstalled Windows 10 Home, used the upgrade code, and logged back in.