Windows 10: Activation key question

Discus and support Activation key question in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have a downloaded copy of win10 that was bought with a key for a new install. That install is complete, my question is can I buy a new key and use... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by k4dkx, Mar 20, 2021.

  1. K4DKX
    k4dkx Win User

    Activation key question


    I have a downloaded copy of win10 that was bought with a key for a new install. That install is complete, my question is can I buy a new key and use the same download or do I have to buy a complete new download?

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    k4dkx, Mar 20, 2021
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  2. CADAVECA
    cadaveca Win User

    Important W10 activation key questions left unanswered by Microsoft

    Not only that, you can check your M$ account and see what devices are listed there, so you know if you can do a clean install or not. Do the upgrade, get it activated, verify that it is listed in your account, then feel free to do a fresh install without activation issues ever.
     
    cadaveca, Mar 20, 2021
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    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, Mar 20, 2021
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    TheMailMan78 Win User

    Activation key question

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    Yup! I saw it in there this morning. I really like this new activation route they have gone so far. Super easy to maintain.
     
    TheMailMan78, Mar 20, 2021
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