Windows 10: How to purchase activation key

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  1. How to purchase activation key


    How to purchase activation key

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    haish vedbyas, May 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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  2. Music Activation key issue

    I recently purchased a Nokia 5220 xpress music phone, I was given some free music songs with it.

    I was asked to send a sms and will receive activation keys for the songs. All went well I was shown a message

    "Receive Activation key from untrusted source" and i keep doing "ok". I received around 50 such keys.

    but my songs are still locked and are not playing. Activation keys are not working.

    Am i missing any step?

    Pls suggest.
     
    mrramangarg, May 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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  4. How to purchase activation key

    Can't activate Windows 10 Pro purchased from Microsoft Store

    Hi



    Welcome to Microsoft community.

    It sounds like you're caught in a frustrating loop trying to activate Windows 10 Pro on your new PC. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you resolve this issue:

    1. Verify Your Purchase

    Ensure that your purchase of Windows 10 Pro was successful. Check your email for a confirmation from Microsoft, which might include the license key or further instructions. Sometimes, the key is provided in the confirmation email or in your Microsoft account under the "Services & subscriptions" section.

    2. Check Your Microsoft Account

    If the license was tied directly to your Microsoft account, try logging into your account on the new PC. To do this:

    • Go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and check if you're logged in with the correct Microsoft account.
    • Then, navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Activation and see if there's an option to activate Windows using a Microsoft account.
    3. Contact Microsoft Support

    Given the error message from the Microsoft Store and the inability to activate Windows, your next best step is to contact Microsoft Support directly. They can verify your purchase and assist with activation. Be ready to provide any purchase confirmation details or receipts.

    4. Manual Activation

    If you eventually receive an activation key and wish to try activating Windows via Command Prompt again, follow these steps:

    • Right-click on the Start menu and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
    • In the command prompt, type the following command and press Enter

      slmgr.vbs /ipk yourlicensekey

      (Replace "yourlicensekey" with your actual product key).
    • After entering the product key, type the following command to activate Windows

      slmgr.vbs /ato
    5. Use the Activation Troubleshooter

    Although you mentioned the troubleshooter redirects you to the store, it's worth trying again after attempting the above steps, especially if any changes are made to your account or if you manage to log in with a Microsoft account that has a license associated with it.

    • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation and click on Troubleshoot. This tool is particularly helpful if you've made a significant hardware change.
    6. Verify Your Installation Media

    Ensure that your installation media is for Windows 10 Pro and not another edition of Windows. Using the wrong edition can cause activation issues.

    If all else fails, keeping a detailed record of your attempts and any error messages to provide to Microsoft Support will be helpful. Their assistance might be necessary to resolve complex activation issues, especially when standard troubleshooting steps don't work.

    Please feel free to let me know how it goes.



    Best regards

    Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Derrick19 - MSFT, May 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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