Windows 10: activation key vs product key

Discus and support activation key vs product key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Looking for the activation key on my OEM installed win 10 - to reactivate a newly installed win 10 on a replace SSD on the same PC . I have a product... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JamesNichollsGeo, Jun 23, 2020.

  1. activation key vs product key


    Looking for the activation key on my OEM installed win 10 - to reactivate a newly installed win 10 on a replace SSD on the same PC . I have a product key but is 5 digits short ?

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    JamesNichollsGeo, Jun 23, 2020
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  2. Sher Amo Win User

    Product key

    Hi Megan,

    A product key is used when activating a software.
    To help us determine the appropriate troubleshooting steps that can resolve your concern, we'd like to ask the following questions:

    • What product are you trying to activate?
    • Are you looking for the product key to activate your Office application?
    • Which version of Office are you trying to activate? To check this, you can perform the steps posted on this
      link.
    • Are you looking for the product key to activate your Windows?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Sher Amo, Jun 23, 2020
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  3. Superfly Win User
    Product Key


    Keys are not required for the upgrade process. Windows 10 has a built-in generic key which it uses to install - it acquires the underlying Win7/Win8 activation during the upgrade process and assigns your device ID as a valid Windows 10 activated device. Subsequent installs will thus activate using your device ID. You will not require a key - should you be prompted, select "skip". Activation is automatic thereafter.

    See step 6 here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...n-install.html


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    Superfly, Jun 23, 2020
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  4. activation key vs product key

    Activate windows 10 after re-installing (I have lost my product key)

    I own a Lenovo T430 laptop. In 2017, I installed Windows 10 using my original Windows 7 product key. Unfortunately, I cannot find that product key anymore. I need to re-install windows 10. Will it be automatically activated after the installation, if I skip the step of asking the product key during the installation?

    In my opinion, I believe that my laptop will have a digital entitlement stored on the Microsoft Activation Servers and this will not be a problem. Is that true?

    If not, please suggest me a solution or a workaround.
     
    Kushan Randima, Jun 23, 2020
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