Windows 10: how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...

Discus and support how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings Search instead for how to activate windows 10if you cant... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by apostleDan DAN, Jun 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM.

  1. APOSTLEDAN DAN
    apostleDan DAN Win User

    how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...


    how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings Search instead for how to activate windows 10if you cant access it when you press activation in the settings after having rese the machine and you no longer can access the activation button **** the whole laptop hangs or in the settings yask open you cant do anything

    :)
     
    apostleDan DAN, Jun 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
    #1
  2. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    How long did you wait for activation?
    When I re-installed with a fresh install... it took a few hours to sync and activate.
    However, it did, finally, activate.
     
    95Viper, Jun 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
    #2
  3. LIGHTNINGJR
    LightningJR Win User
    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    I did a full clean install of Windows 10 a while back and it will not activate. I didn't do a clean install from Windows 7/8/8.1 it was from Windows 10 (activated) so I expected it to activate just fine since it was fine before hand.

    My Windows 10 license wasn't created from a previous Windows 7/8/8.1 key I got it from signing up to be an insider back in Nov of 2014. I installed a preview build on my laptop from the insider program and it worked just fine and it automatically upgraded to newer and newer preview builds and then to the full release automatically, fully activated and working fine. I did a full clean install not long ago (expect it to go through without issue since it was working before) and now it will not activate and I can't find any info on how to get it to activate and I can't seem to find the insider Windows 10 key.

    Microsoft online support was useless and the gave me the toll free number to tech support.. I am currently on the phone waiting, they said it could be a 1hr 30min wait.. sigh.. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
    LightningJR, Jun 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
    #3
  4. QUBIT
    qubit Win User

    how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    This kinda sucks. However, if one is upgrading from a retail W7/8, then it should activate on different hardware, with possible phone activation required if it's been over 120 days or whatever the timeout period is now since the last activation. Remember to erase the copy on the old hardware, of course.
     
    qubit, Jun 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
    #4
Thema:

how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...

Loading...

  1. how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings... - Similar Threads - activate can't access

  2. how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...: how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings Search instead for how to activate windows 10if you cant access it when you press activation in the settings after having rese the machine and you no longer can access the activation...

  3. how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings...: how to activate windows 10 if you can't access it when you press activation in the settings Search instead for how to activate windows 10if you cant access it when you press activation in the settings after having rese the machine and you no longer can access the activation...

  4. How do you disable active hours?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    How do you disable active hours?: I'm trying to find out how to disable this but haven't come across an option to disable this so far https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-do-you-disable-active-hours/f58526dd-4707-4eaa-9989-bc2aa72e0444

  5. How do you activate Windows on Windows 10

    in Windows 10 Updates and Activation
    How do you activate Windows on Windows 10: I have tried activating it with the product key and it said something about connecting to the organization's server. I tried troubleshooting it but to no avail. I would love to get assistance as soon as possible. Thank you...

  6. How do you activate Windows on Windows 10

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    How do you activate Windows on Windows 10: I have tried activating it with the product key and it said something about connecting to the organization's server. I tried troubleshooting it but to no avail. I would love to get assistance as soon as possible. Thank you...

  7. How do you activate Windows on Windows 10

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    How do you activate Windows on Windows 10: I have tried activating it with the product key and it said something about connecting to the organization's server. I tried troubleshooting it but to no avail. I would love to get assistance as soon as possible. Thank you...

  8. How can you check if windows is activated in the registry?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    How can you check if windows is activated in the registry?: Is there a specific registry key that I can check to see if Windows has been activated? I want to specifically look into the registry on any box either workstation or server, and be able to tell by looking at one registry key that the OS is activated. I don’t want to run...

  9. Can you activate Windows 10 by phone?

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Can you activate Windows 10 by phone?: Title says it all. submitted by /u/InternetLuke [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/i3kcj1/can_you_activate_windows_10_by_phone/

  10. how do you activate additional monitors in windows 10

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    how do you activate additional monitors in windows 10: 2 extended monitors, windows says display 2 and 3 is not active. How do I activate them? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-do-you-activate-additional-monitors-in-windows/0a1dd599-2b33-42f7-8cd4-101374c88cfe