Windows isn't turned on or activated.

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chapoy1234
Junior Member

08-17-2016, 02:18 PM

Hi everyone, I just created an ISO with Rufus for a clean Windows 10 install after upgrading my motherboard, processor, and RAM. The SSD that held my Windows 10 was the same one from before. After formatting all partitions, I’m unsure what the labels like "System," "OEM Reserved," or "System Reserved" mean since it was Windows 7 before. I need to figure out how to proceed without personalizing anything.

chapoy1234

08-17-2016, 02:18 PM #1

rainbowgroove
Junior Member

09-03-2016, 03:55 AM

This means a revised activation code is required.

rainbowgroove

09-03-2016, 03:55 AM #2

This means a revised activation code is required.

Isolatid
Member

09-04-2016, 06:20 PM

You should be able to proceed without issues, even if your Windows isn't fully activated.

Isolatid

09-04-2016, 06:20 PM #3

You should be able to proceed without issues, even if your Windows isn't fully activated.

MichaelFW
Member

171

09-11-2016, 10:11 PM

Activation requirements are in place until your MB's account is linked to Microsoft's system.

MichaelFW

09-11-2016, 10:11 PM #4

Activation requirements are in place until your MB's account is linked to Microsoft's system.

DJapie
Member

168

09-13-2016, 02:57 PM

The code will send the new key once you log in again using your Microsoft account.

DJapie

09-13-2016, 02:57 PM #5

The code will send the new key once you log in again using your Microsoft account.

Spaceface16518
Senior Member

564

09-13-2016, 06:30 PM

I'll be glad to help!

Spaceface16518

09-13-2016, 06:30 PM #6

I'll be glad to help!

kaloood23
Member

165

09-13-2016, 07:38 PM

If you possess a Win7 key, using it will also enable the feature.

kaloood23

09-13-2016, 07:38 PM #7

If you possess a Win7 key, using it will also enable the feature.

SVROX_
Junior Member

09-14-2016, 05:26 PM

unfortunately i don't have it, i just purchased this after installing w7 previously.

SVROX_

09-14-2016, 05:26 PM #8

unfortunately i don't have it, i just purchased this after installing w7 previously.

Blazephon
Member

110

09-27-2016, 09:21 AM

When preparing the build, the case must include a COA sticker with the key. Without it, you might have gotten it from an earlier installation, but now it's too late.

Blazephon

09-27-2016, 09:21 AM #9

When preparing the build, the case must include a COA sticker with the key. Without it, you might have gotten it from an earlier installation, but now it's too late.

BergliaNils
Member

199

10-03-2016, 03:24 PM

#10

Yes, Windows 10 without activation is generally fine for gaming, though performance may vary.

BergliaNils

10-03-2016, 03:24 PM #10

Yes, Windows 10 without activation is generally fine for gaming, though performance may vary.

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