Windows 10: Activating new computer

Discus and support Activating new computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Frustration at trying to activate my new HP/Tower mounts. Even with opening up a new account, I'm not able to get past resetting my password. Any... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Reginald Choyce, Jul 5, 2020.

  1. Activating new computer


    Frustration at trying to activate my new HP/Tower mounts. Even with opening up a new account, I'm not able to get past resetting my password. Any suggestions?

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    Reginald Choyce, Jul 5, 2020
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  2. J. Raúl Win User

    Transferring a Windows 10 Product Key to a new computer

    You cannot use OEM key to activate other devices. But I have seen cases where in it will activate.

    You will have to follow below steps to activate on new device:

    Open cmd as admin (on new computer)

    Slmgr -upk (enter)

    Slmgr -cpky

    Slmgr -rilc

    Slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXX-..... (your pk key)

    Slmgr -ato

    This should activate on new device. Before purchasing a key I'll suggest you try above steps because I have done in the past and it had worked.
     
    J. Raúl, Jul 5, 2020
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  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Jul 5, 2020
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  4. Activating new computer

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Jul 5, 2020
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