Windows 10: Having some problems with a key, and a new computer. Please help. Details inside.

I recently purchased a custom built laptop, and selected to NOT have windows pre-installed, since apparently my friend has a spare key from work that'd give me windows 10. I got the laptop, tried the key, and when I installed windows, yeah, it was windows 10. Apparently the key still had a bunch of uses on it as well.

Unfortunately, the computer turned out to be kinda broken, and I had to sent it back immediately. To apologize for the inconvenience, I was told the new one would have windows 10 pro pre-installed. I got a replacement a week later (today), and it has windows 10 pro on it, but it's NOT activated. I tried putting in my key to activate it on the activation page, but it doesn't work, and tells me they key isn't valid.

I'm confused. This key worked fine literally the week before and I had windows 10, but now it doesn't work. Could somebody help me understand what's going on here? Is there a way to fix it? I don't like the annoying message in the corner of my screen.

Thank you.

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Does this computer build have compatibility problems? Opinions welcomed!

Lets start with what you're going to use this computer for, not what you want to put in it.

Rules/steps to building a computer (in chronological order):
First rule: Determine what your needs are.
Second rule: Define your budget.
Third rule: Pick parts.
Fourth rule: Review parts several times.
Fifth rule: Buy said parts.
Sixth rule: Build it.

You are on rule/step 1. Go through the list until you're done.

 

New computer, is there a way to plug in headphones and have audio without speakers

Hi,

Thank you for coming back to us with the current status.

Let’s try simple steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1.

I suggest you to run sound audio troubleshooter, it will automatically detect the problem and fix it. Follow the below steps.

• 
  Press Windows key + x and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Click on View by: category and click on
  Small icon.
  
• 
  Now click on troubleshooting and click on
  Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Click on Playing Audio and Click on
  Next button.
  

If the issue still persist, try the below method.

Method 2.

Step 1.

I suggest you to uninstall/reinstall the sound adapter driver and check.

• 
  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device manager.
  
• 
  Now click on Sound, video and game controllers
  to expand, right click on the device and click on uninstall.
  
• 
  Once you are done installing the driver, restart the computer. It will automatically install the sound adapter driver.
  

If the issue still persist, try the below steps.

Step 2.

I suggest you to update the audio driver and check.

• 
  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device manager.
  
• Now click on Sound, video and game controllers and right click on it and
  update the software.

If the above methods did not help to fix the issue, try the below method.

Method 3.

I recommend you to go to the computer manufacturer website and download the latest updated sound adapter driver for Windows 10 and install the same. If the available driver is not for Windows 10 try installing the driver in compatibility
mode.

• 
  Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
  
• 
  Select Compatibility tab.
  
• 
  Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.
  
• 
  Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
  

You can also go to the below link and try the steps:

Fix sound problems in Windows 10

Hope it helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

Transferring a Windows 10 Product Key to a new computer

You cannot use OEM key to activate other devices. But I have seen cases where in it will activate.

You will have to follow below steps to activate on new device:

Open cmd as admin (on new computer)

Slmgr -upk (enter)

Slmgr -cpky

Slmgr -rilc

Slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXX-..... (your pk key)

Slmgr -ato

This should activate on new device. Before purchasing a key I'll suggest you try above steps because I have done in the past and it had worked.