Windows 10: Cannot activate Windows 10, neither to change the key

Discus and support Cannot activate Windows 10, neither to change the key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I have an an issue with my Windows 10 activation. My old PC was very old so i decided to build a new one, and so i did. Each time i try to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by empathicc, Aug 24, 2019.

  1. EMPATHICC
    empathicc Win User

    Cannot activate Windows 10, neither to change the key


    Hello, I have an an issue with my Windows 10 activation.

    My old PC was very old so i decided to build a new one, and so i did.


    Each time i try to activate Windows with troubleshoot, only my old PC shows up.

    By clicking on it i get the following error:


    "Unable to activate Windows

    We can't find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you're using right now. Make sure the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later."


    I deleted my old PC from my account in hope that my current machine will show up.

    I ran the troubleshoot and the exactly same text appeared.



    What can i do to finally activate my Windows?

    :)
     
    empathicc, Aug 24, 2019
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  2. SKIPPY258
    skippy258 Win User

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    this search might help you https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...o+to+get+it+activated+windows+10+blocked+keys

    From http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

    If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

    • Go to Start
      Cannot activate Windows 10, neither to change the key [​IMG]
      , then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Go to Store, and check to see if a valid license is available for your device. If a license isn't available, you'll need to buy Windows from the Store.

      Note
      • This only applies if you haven't made changes to the hardware for your device.

    or you could hack it with a crack but please note this is always risky and you don't know what's in the hack
     
    skippy258, Aug 24, 2019
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  3. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User
    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Aug 24, 2019
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Cannot activate Windows 10, neither to change the key

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    Click to expand... Yeah I went to that site, why do I need to buy a key?
    I won't buy a key, stupid.

    I'll revert back to windows 7 then.

    When I still was on windows 7, about a year ago I added 4GB extra ram which is a total of 8GB now,
    is that causing the problem?
     
    P4-630, Aug 24, 2019
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