Windows 7 installation appears fake or unauthorized.
Windows 7 installation appears fake or unauthorized.
I was considering upgrading my 7 home to 10, but I think I should stick with pro...
You're using Windows 10 Pro and transitioning from Windows 8.1.
Definitely dislike MS, particularly with the Windows 10 upgrade. I installed Windows 10 fresh from a flash drive and couldn't get my product key to function. I attempted activation over the phone, but they took that option off from Windows 10. I reached out to MS support, who advised me to downgrade to Windows 7 and then upgrade to Windows 10 using their software. What kind of help is this? Plus, the representative spoke very poorly and seemed completely unfamiliar with Windows or technology. Eventually, I resorted to downloading an activator from torrent sites and everything worked perfectly.
Consider using your phone for activation if that fails. If that doesn't work, contact Microsoft Tech Support; they usually advise purchasing a new key. When you need a replacement, try the Reddit software swap at http://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap for very affordable genuine keys.
I'm in England and looking for a free Microsoft phone number, like an 0800 line.