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Bartekdwarf
Posting Freak

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11-23-2016, 10:02 PM

I just installed a new Windows Home 10 Pro copy using the media tool and set it up without a key since I planned to do it later. Surprisingly, there was no watermark at all. However, when checking activation settings, it showed I didn’t have a key. This is my first time building, so I’m unsure if this is typical. I bought a key but can’t return it—do I still need it? Anyone have any advice?

Bartekdwarf

11-23-2016, 10:02 PM #1

lucarich
Member

133

11-24-2016, 07:45 PM

It's typical for the watermark to disappear for a week or two, then reappear. Simply enter your key.

lucarich

11-24-2016, 07:45 PM #2

It's typical for the watermark to disappear for a week or two, then reappear. Simply enter your key.

impiiii
Member

135

11-29-2016, 08:48 PM

It doesn't always appear right away. My experience has been inconsistent—sometimes it shows instantly, other times it remains hidden even when not enabled. Just try activating it and it should work. Over the past few years, I've observed that personalization options are consistently blocked, not just after a 30-day delay. It seems this feature has changed over time.

impiiii

11-29-2016, 08:48 PM #3

rayatron
Junior Member

11-29-2016, 09:36 PM

Windows 10 starts in trial mode without a product key. This trial lasts for 30 days. After that, a watermark appears and you can't use personalized settings.

rayatron

11-29-2016, 09:36 PM #4

Windows 10 starts in trial mode without a product key. This trial lasts for 30 days. After that, a watermark appears and you can't use personalized settings.

themagnum310
Member

164

11-30-2016, 03:28 AM

You're running Windows 10 on a trial version, as mentioned by @Chris Pratt. That's confirmed.

themagnum310

11-30-2016, 03:28 AM #5

You're running Windows 10 on a trial version, as mentioned by @Chris Pratt. That's confirmed.

SynneK
Member

185

12-01-2016, 06:32 PM

On my latest Windows 11 setup, the key remains hidden for a week, yet disappears after just two hours of startup.

SynneK

12-01-2016, 06:32 PM #6

On my latest Windows 11 setup, the key remains hidden for a week, yet disappears after just two hours of startup.

Soccerdude0
Member

106

12-05-2016, 09:59 PM

Never considered it before. Appreciate the reminder.

Soccerdude0

12-05-2016, 09:59 PM #7

Never considered it before. Appreciate the reminder.

XxGrenidierXx
Posting Freak

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12-10-2016, 06:01 AM

=Cleaned = You may mention low-cost options, but avoid endorsing them.

XxGrenidierXx

12-10-2016, 06:01 AM #8

=Cleaned = You may mention low-cost options, but avoid endorsing them.