Windows 10: Can't Activate Windows On PC Despite Having An Activated Account On Laptop

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  1. Can't Activate Windows On PC Despite Having An Activated Account On Laptop


    I'm having an issue at the moment-The original device that I had windows for was a laptop, which when I used it had an activated account. I transferred the same version of windows to a custom-built PC and logged into the same account, but it says it isn't active, and no amount of troubleshooting has helped.I've tried contacting Microsoft via the phone and they direct me to online support, who after giving a request said they solved the issue without ever contacting me- I have tried that four times.This is my last ditch effort to find any kind of help, so if you have any ideas on what I could d

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    Ethan Pritchard, May 10, 2024
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  2. qubit Win User

    Windows activation . . .

    In the Windows activation status page is it still showing as activated, or do you have something like 3 days to do it in?
     
    qubit, May 10, 2024
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  3. Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    Yeah they blacklisted the insider keys at RTM, so u need to activate it again. They're using KMS server activation, so there's only handful of keys.

    If you don't have any luck I can show another quicker method...lol
     
    Pill Monster, May 10, 2024
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  4. qubit Win User

    Can't Activate Windows On PC Despite Having An Activated Account On Laptop

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    This is exactly what I'm seeing and am still investigating. I don't want to get your hopes up though, as I think you're out of luck, unfortunately. I might be too, but I'm in with a chance and here is why.

    I installed my Insider copy right at the start of the program on VMWare Player where it activated with my Live account. It also upgraded to the RTM copy when it was released and is activated. So far so good.

    I then downloaded the ISO using Microsoft's tool and installed a clean copy on my laptop, again logging in with my Live account, but it won't activate, just like you've seen. Reason given is that the key is blocked. However, what I'm now gonna do is image that VM onto the laptop's HDD and see if that works. It may remain activated (doubtful), require a phone activation or simply not activate at all. Let's hope it activates.

    BTW, I never opted out of the insider program and am still on the Fast updates, so my OS version is currently showing as 10.0.10532, which is later than the 10.0.10240 RTM build - it did a full OS install for it.

    Finally, even though you can't activate yours, you can still do the upgrade thing from W7 or W8/8.1 so you're not actually stuck, you just don't get the Insider version.
     
    qubit, May 10, 2024
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