Windows 10: Activation key bought from Microsoft, says its already in use.

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  1. Activation key bought from Microsoft, says its already in use.


    I bought an activation key for Windows 10 from Microsoft. Upon trying to activate it, it says it’s already in use. I put in a request to speak to a live agent, received a phone call from a computer that proceeded to put me on hold for a hour and a half. Without some kind of resolution, imma call this what it is, it’s theft. Unless I can speak to a real person to resolve this, I am disputing this charge with my bank, because I have not received the product I paid for.

    :)
     
    Cougar McCraw, Aug 18, 2024
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  2. My PC suddenly says its not activated

    For verification, now you are saying it isn't activated and Microsoft won't help you?
     
    MeAndMyComputer, Aug 18, 2024
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  3. cadaveca Win User
    Important W10 activation key questions left unanswered by Microsoft

    Upgrade. Upgrade. It's not a full OS, it's a free upgrade to an existing OS.

    If it is already activated, you can download the "240" build and update from there. That is the key part...it has to be activated and listed in your Microsoft Account in order to be upgraded from preview to release. No new activations have been possible for a few now.
     
    cadaveca, Aug 18, 2024
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  4. Activation key bought from Microsoft, says its already in use.

    Microsoft Activation

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    1. How did you install Windows 10 before performing the Reset?
    2. Which edition of Windows are you trying to activate?


    Step 1: Check the Status of the Windows Activation

    1. Open the Run command (Windows Key + R Key)
    2. Type in ‘Control system’ and hit ‘Enter’.
    3. Check the status.
    4. Let us if you see ‘Windows is activated’ on System Properties Window.


    If the Windows is not activated, try to activate with the product key.

    Windows product key is a 25-character code used to activate Windows



    Step 2: Activate with the Windows 10 product key

    1. Open the run command (Windows key + R Key)
    2. Type in “Slui 3” and click on ‘Activate’ and then check the status of issue.






    Hope it helps.

    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Aug 18, 2024
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