Windows remains unresponsive regardless of your attempts.
Windows remains unresponsive regardless of your attempts.
Hi, I have a laptop that originally came with activated Windows 7 including a key which I then upgraded to Windows 10. However, after later doing a clean install of Win10, I misplaced the key so I had to follow a guide to activate Windows using the writer's KMS as I needed this laptop desperately. I have now found the key and tried to activate Windows using it but it won't work. Things I've tried: Typing the key into PC Settings (slui): error 0xc004f034 Running slmgr /ipk [key] as admin: error 0xc004f050 The software licensing service reported that the key is invalid slmgr /rearm (I know this isn't activation): changes nothing I would try phone activation but I can't even set the product key I believe the problem is that my PC is still trying to connect to the aforementioned KMS server to validate the original key. Is there any way to disable KMS? Edited August 26, 2018 by colonel_mortis Remove link to windows activation guide per piracy rules -
Start by reinstalling OS. That clears up anything that could cause issues. As for key. Since its laptop, and with Win7, key is located on COA sticker which is usually at bottom of laptop. If its too badly worn out, no can do. You could have retrieved key while in activated Win7/10, but new install will refresh that mark. There's slight light. If you have used your MS account to login to laptop, key is connected to that account. Just login and it will activate. If not, again, no can do. As those are options, you can also run it unactivated or man up and buy another key.
If the key doesn<|pad|>, you can reach out to Microsoft's support chat for assistance. They've successfully used their remote-connect tools to get systems running, especially when I supplied the right key. I've needed this help once my motherboard failed and they handled it smoothly.
Thanks, but let me clarify. I shared this on another forum and someone suggested using the MS Toolkit activation method. I tried that and it resolved the issue. Regarding purchasing another key, it wasn’t the main concern. Reinstalling it would also have worked, but I preferred not to do that.
Yes, the free upgrade to 10 should automatically register even after a fresh installation.
It should be noted that the statement was made regarding the "MS Toolkit." Verify through Google if you're convinced. It functions mainly as a method to generate keys or cracks for Microsoft applications, which is considered piracy. The issue arises because the original poster has previously used KMS, a tool for activating Enterprice/volume copies. Employing it for private purposes violates Microsoft's terms of service. The ongoing availability of the original post suggests a request for assistance in circumventing piracy, but using it now contradicts that goal. I've already reported this discussion (once more).