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Issue with Windows 10 activation

Issue with Windows 10 activation

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qjwilliam
Junior Member
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08-26-2016, 10:41 AM
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You recently bought some new hardware and heard that Windows 10 can reactivate it. That’s correct. You could try using the same hard drive, and online guides suggest you might use a troubleshooter to find a way to activate your device. However, when you attempted this, the system said it couldn’t reactivate Windows 10. This seems confusing since you’re using the same OS on the same device type, and Microsoft says you can reactivate it. It turns out the classification of your old hardware as 'to be filled by OEM' differs from your new PC classification. This might explain why Windows treats it differently. Someone might know how to adjust the classification of your new hardware to match 'to be filled by OEM'. Let me know if you’d like help with that.
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qjwilliam
08-26-2016, 10:41 AM #1

You recently bought some new hardware and heard that Windows 10 can reactivate it. That’s correct. You could try using the same hard drive, and online guides suggest you might use a troubleshooter to find a way to activate your device. However, when you attempted this, the system said it couldn’t reactivate Windows 10. This seems confusing since you’re using the same OS on the same device type, and Microsoft says you can reactivate it. It turns out the classification of your old hardware as 'to be filled by OEM' differs from your new PC classification. This might explain why Windows treats it differently. Someone might know how to adjust the classification of your new hardware to match 'to be filled by OEM'. Let me know if you’d like help with that.

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Lizzi125
Member
57
08-29-2016, 07:32 PM
#2
Do you possess the product key? It's common for keys to be saved on the motherboard. You might also reach out to Microsoft, as they can restrict keys if they're used excessively. I once managed to unlock a Vista key I'd activated on many machines—just mention something like "I just got a new PC and want to reuse this key" it helped me.
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Lizzi125
08-29-2016, 07:32 PM #2

Do you possess the product key? It's common for keys to be saved on the motherboard. You might also reach out to Microsoft, as they can restrict keys if they're used excessively. I once managed to unlock a Vista key I'd activated on many machines—just mention something like "I just got a new PC and want to reuse this key" it helped me.

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Wero_NIKI
Member
181
09-11-2016, 02:45 PM
#3
I faced a similar issue before. Microshaft Tech (non)Support didn’t respond to reactivate my license, even though it was a retail key. I ended up switching to one of my Windows 8 keys and upgraded.
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Wero_NIKI
09-11-2016, 02:45 PM #3

I faced a similar issue before. Microshaft Tech (non)Support didn’t respond to reactivate my license, even though it was a retail key. I ended up switching to one of my Windows 8 keys and upgraded.

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220
09-13-2016, 05:45 AM
#4
Also valid. Win 10 doesn't allow 7/8 keys during setup, but it permits them once installed.
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XxEmmyLouWhoxX
09-13-2016, 05:45 AM #4

Also valid. Win 10 doesn't allow 7/8 keys during setup, but it permits them once installed.

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LittleBill08
Member
190
09-20-2016, 03:19 PM
#5
Contact them and reach out to someone real.
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LittleBill08
09-20-2016, 03:19 PM #5

Contact them and reach out to someone real.

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Ged_Merrillin
Member
205
09-22-2016, 06:42 AM
#6
The system operates with the latest digital licensing method. You should simply click to activate, but the process fails since it identifies your PC as different.
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Ged_Merrillin
09-22-2016, 06:42 AM #6

The system operates with the latest digital licensing method. You should simply click to activate, but the process fails since it identifies your PC as different.

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A_total_noob
Member
132
09-22-2016, 09:31 AM
#7
It's challenging these days. People prefer using the chat feature, which lets each worker handle several conversations at once. I had to reach out to someone during the entire phone setup process.
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A_total_noob
09-22-2016, 09:31 AM #7

It's challenging these days. People prefer using the chat feature, which lets each worker handle several conversations at once. I had to reach out to someone during the entire phone setup process.

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i_dropped_it
Junior Member
38
09-22-2016, 03:06 PM
#8
Use the enchanted jelly bean key finder to obtain the key, then re-enter it. Additionally, students may receive Windows for free.
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i_dropped_it
09-22-2016, 03:06 PM #8

Use the enchanted jelly bean key finder to obtain the key, then re-enter it. Additionally, students may receive Windows for free.

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MechaGamingNL
Junior Member
5
09-29-2016, 10:16 AM
#9
For assistance, please let me know what you need help with. If this didn’t assist you, just choose to get a call back.
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MechaGamingNL
09-29-2016, 10:16 AM #9

For assistance, please let me know what you need help with. If this didn’t assist you, just choose to get a call back.

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miguel80
Member
80
09-29-2016, 01:58 PM
#10
I didn't let it go there. Had to reformat my SSD—this was the sixth time that night after many tries to upgrade from Windows 7, thanks to having plenty of keys. Then I installed Windows 8, updated to 8.1 with the latest patch, and finally upgraded to 10 while patching it up. That was the second worst two days of the year; the first bad ones happened when my original build failed because of a faulty PSU and a power surge.
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miguel80
09-29-2016, 01:58 PM #10

I didn't let it go there. Had to reformat my SSD—this was the sixth time that night after many tries to upgrade from Windows 7, thanks to having plenty of keys. Then I installed Windows 8, updated to 8.1 with the latest patch, and finally upgraded to 10 while patching it up. That was the second worst two days of the year; the first bad ones happened when my original build failed because of a faulty PSU and a power surge.

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