Windows 10: activation key will not work

Discus and support activation key will not work in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; bought new windows 10 and it will not accept the activation key provided.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by KelvinWilliams1, Mar 26, 2019.

  1. KELVINWILLIAMS1
    KelvinWilliams1 Win User

    activation key will not work


    bought new windows 10 and it will not accept the activation key provided.

    :)
     
    KelvinWilliams1, Mar 26, 2019
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  2. CDAWALL
    cdawall Win User

    oem activation key

    If it is a UEFI Bios you shouldn't have to enter the key at all. If it is you will have to enter your key again and run activation. Even if you do swap boards the key will work.
     
    cdawall, Mar 26, 2019
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    Product key doesn't work

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I suggest you to try to activate Windows by phone by following the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + R” and type “slui 4” and press Enter.
    • Select your Region/Country.
    • Select the Phone Activation option, and hold on for a real person.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Mar 26, 2019
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  4. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User

    activation key will not work

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Mar 26, 2019
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