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Windows 10 Home activation issue – how to resolve activation questions.

Windows 10 Home activation issue – how to resolve activation questions.

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xX_pgmdu92_Xx
Member
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05-30-2016, 12:20 AM
#1
I'm focusing on this product rather than grey market keys. The link points to the complete retail edition of Windows 10, not an OEM setup tool. This should let you move the OS between systems without being locked to a specific motherboard, unlike OEM/System Builder keys. I’m setting up a machine for someone else and don’t want any watermarks on their device. I also need flexibility for future upgrades, so this should work for that. Can you confirm the link leads to the full retail version? Also, does it support linking to one Microsoft account across devices? I’ve only used OEM keys before, so this is my first time buying from a retailer.
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xX_pgmdu92_Xx
05-30-2016, 12:20 AM #1

I'm focusing on this product rather than grey market keys. The link points to the complete retail edition of Windows 10, not an OEM setup tool. This should let you move the OS between systems without being locked to a specific motherboard, unlike OEM/System Builder keys. I’m setting up a machine for someone else and don’t want any watermarks on their device. I also need flexibility for future upgrades, so this should work for that. Can you confirm the link leads to the full retail version? Also, does it support linking to one Microsoft account across devices? I’ve only used OEM keys before, so this is my first time buying from a retailer.

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GFR59
Junior Member
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05-31-2016, 05:04 AM
#2
Amazon seems to be misleading by displaying a localized version, so I can't evaluate it properly. I'll treat this as a retail key. The two main benefits are Microsoft support and requiring a connected Microsoft account during installation.
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GFR59
05-31-2016, 05:04 AM #2

Amazon seems to be misleading by displaying a localized version, so I can't evaluate it properly. I'll treat this as a retail key. The two main benefits are Microsoft support and requiring a connected Microsoft account during installation.

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ironwarrior223
Junior Member
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06-01-2016, 11:09 PM
#3
With a real non-OEM key from companies like Dell or HP, you can connect it to a Microsoft account. This allows moving the key between devices during upgrades or OS changes if needed.
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ironwarrior223
06-01-2016, 11:09 PM #3

With a real non-OEM key from companies like Dell or HP, you can connect it to a Microsoft account. This allows moving the key between devices during upgrades or OS changes if needed.

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GamenMetLeviNL
Senior Member
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06-02-2016, 12:59 AM
#4
it doesn't matter if you pay cash for a $2 key on eBay or get it via email—it's significantly more affordable for professionals. The link I checked shows a rising price, but it remains far cheaper than what you'd typically receive otherwise.
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GamenMetLeviNL
06-02-2016, 12:59 AM #4

it doesn't matter if you pay cash for a $2 key on eBay or get it via email—it's significantly more affordable for professionals. The link I checked shows a rising price, but it remains far cheaper than what you'd typically receive otherwise.

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Titan1578
Junior Member
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06-03-2016, 05:17 PM
#5
I understand these key types, thank you for clarifying.
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Titan1578
06-03-2016, 05:17 PM #5

I understand these key types, thank you for clarifying.

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BroughtThePain
Junior Member
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06-03-2016, 09:54 PM
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just sending this to you because there isnt a difference, you get the same key, it never gets taken back, and you can transfer it.
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BroughtThePain
06-03-2016, 09:54 PM #6

just sending this to you because there isnt a difference, you get the same key, it never gets taken back, and you can transfer it.

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zackrelswift
Member
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06-07-2016, 08:10 PM
#7
I understand how these details are collected. This is for a loved one who values privacy.
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zackrelswift
06-07-2016, 08:10 PM #7

I understand how these details are collected. This is for a loved one who values privacy.

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CobraBlizard
Member
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06-14-2016, 03:07 PM
#8
@Mister Woof When saving Amazon links, everything gets stripped away, including the "ref=..." part. The link you shared seems to be a digital download from an unknown source. From the description, it appears you can reuse the key for upgrades and new devices, but you must replace the old one or decommission it.
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CobraBlizard
06-14-2016, 03:07 PM #8

@Mister Woof When saving Amazon links, everything gets stripped away, including the "ref=..." part. The link you shared seems to be a digital download from an unknown source. From the description, it appears you can reuse the key for upgrades and new devices, but you must replace the old one or decommission it.