Windows 10: Does not paying for the activation key cause issues further down the line?

Discus and support Does not paying for the activation key cause issues further down the line? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I used to have an old inactivated windows 8 pro version on my laptop and i sort of activated it.. illegitimately through a command and then i upgrade... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/PocketAlex, Nov 30, 2020.

  1. Does not paying for the activation key cause issues further down the line?


    I used to have an old inactivated windows 8 pro version on my laptop and i sort of activated it.. illegitimately through a command and then i upgrade to windows 10 with Microsoft's media creation tool and the it doesn't seem to have any issues. It says that windows is activated and it didn't ask me for any sort of key. Although, Windows overall does run slower compared to windows 8. My dad claims that I've made a big mistake upgrading and even activating windows without paying and he claims my computer is done for and they'll have to make me pay or else they'll block my computer. He also says that this is the fault of the poor performance. Is any of this true? Does it even work like that? Or am i good? (Oh and sorry for my poor english)

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    /u/PocketAlex, Nov 30, 2020
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  2. ACTIVATION ISSUE

    Hi,

    Activation issues with Windows 10 devices are usually caused due to some hardware changes. For us to provide an effective resolution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • What changes have you made to your devices before this issue occurred?
    • Are your computers connected to a domain?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    In the meantime, we suggest visiting these links. These can be used as a reference on how to activate Windows 10:


    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Nov 30, 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, Nov 30, 2020
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  4. csatennis Win User

    Does not paying for the activation key cause issues further down the line?

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Nov 30, 2020
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