How do you get Windows 11 to activate on a brand-new laptop?

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How do you get Windows 11 to activate on a brand-new laptop?

How do you get Windows 11 to activate on a brand-new laptop?

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II_RIPTIDE_II
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05-28-2026, 09:43 AM

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I got a used laptop (Lenovo v17 g3 iap) from someone at a local used shop. He said it was brand new and came with just the Greek version of windows from Germany. I think he might have given me an old model because he only gave me the laptop and its charger. Windows says it isn't activated, but I downloaded two software programs to get activation keys. I found two keys but they still don't work (it's still deactivated). What should I do?

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II_RIPTIDE_II

05-28-2026, 09:43 AM #1

I got a used laptop (Lenovo v17 g3 iap) from someone at a local used shop. He said it was brand new and came with just the Greek version of windows from Germany. I think he might have given me an old model because he only gave me the laptop and its charger. Windows says it isn't activated, but I downloaded two software programs to get activation keys. I found two keys but they still don't work (it's still deactivated). What should I do?

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bellaaa_
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05-29-2026, 09:43 PM

#2

Buy a legitimate Windows 11 key yourself because the computer didn't include one. You must get your own. It costs around $100.

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bellaaa_

05-29-2026, 09:43 PM #2

Buy a legitimate Windows 11 key yourself because the computer didn't include one. You must get your own. It costs around $100.

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SaySaeqo
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05-30-2026, 02:06 AM

#3

How about the low-cost options?

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SaySaeqo

05-30-2026, 02:06 AM #3

How about the low-cost options?

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swaggermic1234
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06-08-2026, 09:58 AM

#4

That term isn't usually accepted.

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swaggermic1234

06-08-2026, 09:58 AM #4

That term isn't usually accepted.