F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Unanticipated Windows 10 setup issue This occurs when the system activates unexpectedly without proper configuration.

Unanticipated Windows 10 setup issue This occurs when the system activates unexpectedly without proper configuration.

Unanticipated Windows 10 setup issue This occurs when the system activates unexpectedly without proper configuration.

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KilleurMiino
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12-29-2016, 12:07 PM
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It occurred some time back and I wasn’t really concerned then. Still, it piqued my interest a bit. I purchased a refurbished motherboard (a used Gigabyte, not an original), assembled the system, and installed Windows 10 Pro from the installation disk. However, once it connected online, it auto-activated with a digital license. Did Microsoft link it to the previous owner’s activation? I don’t mind—it saved me from having to create one during the upgrade process.
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KilleurMiino
12-29-2016, 12:07 PM #1

It occurred some time back and I wasn’t really concerned then. Still, it piqued my interest a bit. I purchased a refurbished motherboard (a used Gigabyte, not an original), assembled the system, and installed Windows 10 Pro from the installation disk. However, once it connected online, it auto-activated with a digital license. Did Microsoft link it to the previous owner’s activation? I don’t mind—it saved me from having to create one during the upgrade process.

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Mega_Man_7
Member
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12-29-2016, 01:09 PM
#2
Almost certainly yes.
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Mega_Man_7
12-29-2016, 01:09 PM #2

Almost certainly yes.

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MAZ531
Member
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12-30-2016, 02:32 AM
#3
OEM licenses remain valid because you can no longer enter the license key manually.
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MAZ531
12-30-2016, 02:32 AM #3

OEM licenses remain valid because you can no longer enter the license key manually.

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DarkBoy__YT
Posting Freak
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12-31-2016, 01:03 AM
#4
You weren't sure about it. I didn't include it.
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DarkBoy__YT
12-31-2016, 01:03 AM #4

You weren't sure about it. I didn't include it.

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Mareli_
Junior Member
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12-31-2016, 01:14 AM
#5
It seems you're expressing frustration about a free key issue. Let me know how I can assist!
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Mareli_
12-31-2016, 01:14 AM #5

It seems you're expressing frustration about a free key issue. Let me know how I can assist!

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idodi65
Member
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12-31-2016, 05:37 AM
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I don’t complain at all. I create them myself using the in-place upgrade method—it’s fine for me, and it saved me some time. Microsoft is urging me to move to version 11, which makes sense. I’m curious if digital license activation works with GhostSpectre images; I’d like to know but haven’t tested yet.
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idodi65
12-31-2016, 05:37 AM #6

I don’t complain at all. I create them myself using the in-place upgrade method—it’s fine for me, and it saved me some time. Microsoft is urging me to move to version 11, which makes sense. I’m curious if digital license activation works with GhostSpectre images; I’d like to know but haven’t tested yet.

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Judepude
Junior Member
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12-31-2016, 06:37 AM
#7
It seems the motherboard might have come with a key or some form of identification attached to it.
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Judepude
12-31-2016, 06:37 AM #7

It seems the motherboard might have come with a key or some form of identification attached to it.