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Discus and support Cannot Activate Windows 10 in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I just recently reinstalled Windows 10 on my laptop and when I went to activate it but it keeps giving me an error saying "Windows cannot be activated... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Default__585, Sep 30, 2024 at 1:02 PM.

  1. Cannot Activate Windows 10


    I just recently reinstalled Windows 10 on my laptop and when I went to activate it but it keeps giving me an error saying "Windows cannot be activated right now" I've tried 3 of my product keys i've bought and the one I have been trying to use the most is "H8N4Q-6K4WP-GV97B-8X466-BP2HD". But nothing works, I don't know if it is due to me running an older version of Windows 10 but the key always worked before when I used it.

    :)
     
    Default__585, Sep 30, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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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.
     
  3. P4-630 Win User
    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?
     
  4. skippy258 Win User

    Cannot Activate Windows 10

    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 Why can't I activate Windows? - Microsoft Support

    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 [​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
     
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