Windows 10: Cannot activate Windows 10 on new computer

Discus and support Cannot activate Windows 10 on new computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hey, I recently bought a used computer with Windows 10 in it, which is not activated. My old computer had Windows 7, I tried to activate it with that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by MetalMonk666, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. Cannot activate Windows 10 on new computer


    Hey, I recently bought a used computer with Windows 10 in it, which is not activated.

    My old computer had Windows 7, I tried to activate it with that product key which I understand should be possible, but it does not even let me type in the first symbol, which is a 0. What's going on here?

    :)
     
    MetalMonk666, Aug 26, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 26, 2020
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  3. Andre Da Costa, Aug 26, 2020
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  4. P4-630 Win User

    Cannot activate Windows 10 on new computer

    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 26, 2020
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