Windows 10: generic upgrade key not working

i reinstalled windows 10 on my pc yesterday, and because it wasn't activated during setup, it isn't activated now, so i don't have a license, and i installed windows 10 pro n because that's what i downloaded when flashing my usb with rufus, and i've set it up enough that i don't want to reinstall again. i also only have the oem licenses that can only be reactivated with the troubleshooter i also have a pro license tied to a different computer i'm trying to transfer, and the troubleshooter tells me to install windows 10 home, but the generic keys for home and pro don't work, and the generic kms key for pro doesn't work either yes, i unplugged my ethernet cable and turned off wifi when i did it. is there any other things i need to do or any helpful tips to make it work?

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Generic Keys

Hi Tony,

YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7 is a Windows 10 Home generic key that works on PCs that have upgraded to Windows 10 before.

If your PC is having that key, it could mean that it was upgraded FREE to Windows 10 Home before.

The current hardware ID is tagged to a digital license in MS. so I would suggest you leave it as it is currently as it's already activated.

Regards,

Lee

 

Free upgrade still working using old keys


Windows 10 free upgrade offer still works. I tested today. First I installed and activated Windows 8.1 (I used an old Windows 8 key that had never been used) and after this I upgrade to Windows 10.

Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 Forums

Note that Windows 10 upgrade installation does not accept Windows 7/8.x product key, so you need to select the option I'm reinstalling Windows 10 on this PC (see screenshot below).





You can also clean install Windows 10 and activate it directly with your unused Windows 7/8.x product key.

Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

 

'Generic PnP monitor' issue

Hello Angelica,

I would suggest you follow steps to update the monitor driver:

Press Windows + X keys

Choose Device manager

Click on Monitors

Right click on ‘Generic PnP monitor’ and click on update driver

Tap on Browse my computer for driver software

Tap on Let me pick from a list of available drivers

Choose ‘Generic PnP monitor’ and tap on Next

When you are done please restart the computer.