Windows 10: Activate Windows on a used computer

Discus and support Activate Windows on a used computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I recently purchased a used computer and there is a message on the bottom right hand side of my screen that says to go to settings to activate Windows.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Isolation520, Jun 1, 2021.

  1. ISOLATION520
    Isolation520 Win User

    Activate Windows on a used computer


    I recently purchased a used computer and there is a message on the bottom right hand side of my screen that says to go to settings to activate Windows. When I go to the activation screen in settings it says it can't connect to the organisation's activation server. I do not have an activation code as the computer came Windows 10 pro already installed. The message didn't pop up until after about a month of owning the computer. Is there anything I can do to fix this without having to completely wipe and reinstall everything?

    :)
     
    Isolation520, Jun 1, 2021
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  2. CHOJITIGER
    ChojiTiger Win User

    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, Jun 1, 2021
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  3. SMARTALI89
    smartali89 Win User
    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Jun 1, 2021
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  4. CSATENNIS
    csatennis Win User

    Activate Windows on a used computer

    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, Jun 1, 2021
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