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Non-activated Windows fun! 😄

Non-activated Windows fun! 😄

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Beastingit3644
Member

177

06-23-2023, 07:32 AM

#1

I understand this seems confusing, but after replacing my old PC, I discovered the previous installation included an OEM license key. Now I can't activate Windows, and I'm still working on getting a proper license. Essentially, how much time can I use Windows without activation?

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Beastingit3644

06-23-2023, 07:32 AM #1

I understand this seems confusing, but after replacing my old PC, I discovered the previous installation included an OEM license key. Now I can't activate Windows, and I'm still working on getting a proper license. Essentially, how much time can I use Windows without activation?

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SOBGelo
Member

162

06-23-2023, 01:12 PM

#2

You're unable to access certain functionalities. Is your system running Windows 8.1?

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SOBGelo

06-23-2023, 01:12 PM #2

You're unable to access certain functionalities. Is your system running Windows 8.1?

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Blureux
Posting Freak

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06-23-2023, 03:22 PM

#3

You might use an older PC with a W8 license key.

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Blureux

06-23-2023, 03:22 PM #3

You might use an older PC with a W8 license key.

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RainbowFish5
Member

122

06-23-2023, 05:05 PM

#4

I reached out to Microsoft. I mentioned I have an OEM license and purchased a new machine. They resolved the issue smoothly.

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RainbowFish5

06-23-2023, 05:05 PM #4

I reached out to Microsoft. I mentioned I have an OEM license and purchased a new machine. They resolved the issue smoothly.

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mine57689
Junior Member

13

06-23-2023, 06:12 PM

#5

I also attempted it, though I thought it was secured with the older computer.

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mine57689

06-23-2023, 06:12 PM #5

I also attempted it, though I thought it was secured with the older computer.

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thehwk223
Member

169

06-23-2023, 07:51 PM

#6

The OEM license key remains tied to an earlier computer's motherboard unfortunately.

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thehwk223

06-23-2023, 07:51 PM #6

The OEM license key remains tied to an earlier computer's motherboard unfortunately.

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member

687

06-23-2023, 10:46 PM

#7

It used to be a 30-day assessment (similar to a trial).

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mcbudder2004

06-23-2023, 10:46 PM #7

It used to be a 30-day assessment (similar to a trial).

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XxPenguinFtwxX
Junior Member

18

07-01-2023, 02:38 PM

#8

It was Windows 7, and both keys were original equipment manufacturer parts.

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XxPenguinFtwxX

07-01-2023, 02:38 PM #8

It was Windows 7, and both keys were original equipment manufacturer parts.

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PenguinNat11
Junior Member

15

07-01-2023, 03:14 PM

#9

Only 30 days? Others mentioned 90 days in different discussions.

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PenguinNat11

07-01-2023, 03:14 PM #9

Only 30 days? Others mentioned 90 days in different discussions.

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Katzai
Junior Member

14

07-01-2023, 09:57 PM

#10

Contact MS, they will certainly assist.

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Katzai

07-01-2023, 09:57 PM #10

Contact MS, they will certainly assist.

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