Windows 10: Can I trade in an unused activation key for windows 10 to get a windows 11 activation key?

Discus and support Can I trade in an unused activation key for windows 10 to get a windows 11 activation key? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a windows 10 activation key that I am 99.9% certain hasnt been used and would like to know if there is any way that I can trade it up for a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Cade Shockley, Sep 14, 2024.

  1. CADE SHOCKLEY
    Cade Shockley Win User

    Can I trade in an unused activation key for windows 10 to get a windows 11 activation key?


    I have a windows 10 activation key that I am 99.9% certain hasnt been used and would like to know if there is any way that I can trade it up for a windows 11 key... The product was bought from a reseller a few years back being advertised as windows 11...

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    Cade Shockley, Sep 14, 2024
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  2. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User

    activate windows 7 oem key

    There is no difference between the OEM disc and the Retail disc with Windows 7. A retail disc will accept a OEM or Retail key, and vise versa.

    If the OEM Key wasn't going to work with the disc you have, it would have stopped you during the install when it first asked you for the key, not during activation.

    What is likely the problem is that, since the OEM version has already been activated once, it is failing activation again. Activate it over the phone using the option given to you on the failed activation screen, and you shouldn't have a problem activating it.
     
    newtekie1, Sep 14, 2024
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  3. FX-GMC
    FX-GMC Win User
    Windows 8.1 pro + WMC key activation

    This worked for me last time with a Win 8 key.

    Install Windows 8.1 and enter KMS key during setup. Once in windows change product key to my Windows 8 key. Go to add features and enter my WMC add-on key. Drink a beer to a job well done.
     
    FX-GMC, Sep 14, 2024
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  4. ERIXX
    erixx Win User

    Can I trade in an unused activation key for windows 10 to get a windows 11 activation key?

    Windows 8.1 pro + WMC key activation

    yeah, just don't forget that MCE gives you a new Windows key.... I had activation errors untill I entered the MCE key....
     
    erixx, Sep 14, 2024
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