Windows 10: I bought a dvd version. I installed from the DVD in a fresh system. It won't activate.

Discus and support I bought a dvd version. I installed from the DVD in a fresh system. It won't activate. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I believe it is too late to bring this software back. DO I have a useless key now or is there something I can do.The system is still very new, so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DavidThompson1980, Jan 6, 2025.

  1. DAVIDTHOMPSON1980
    DavidThompson1980 Win User

    I bought a dvd version. I installed from the DVD in a fresh system. It won't activate.


    I believe it is too late to bring this software back. DO I have a useless key now or is there something I can do.The system is still very new, so reinstalling it is not a problem. I just hate to think I spent a fortune on this and it won't work.Can someone help me here?Many thanks

    :)
     
    DavidThompson1980, Jan 6, 2025
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  2. KUKANE
    kukane Win User

    Help...asus bw-12b1st will not read blu-ray dvd

    I bought an ASUS BW-12B1ST Blu-ray writer...installed and it didnt read ANY dvd...deleted from devices and restarted...it then played dvd's but NOT Blu-ray dvd...it lists as BD player under Computer...I run ANY DVD HD and it recognizes it as a blu-ray writer, but no play...OS is VISTA. Suggestions??
     
    kukane, Jan 6, 2025
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  3. DOITJUST
    DoItJust Win User
    Cant do fresh install for DVD


    Your DVD drive (can't see it listed in your system spec) is it an IDE, SATA or USB drive? Is it listed in your BIOS as a CD/DVD drive?
     
    DoItJust, Jan 6, 2025
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  4. K.P.HARRIS
    k.p.harris Win User

    I bought a dvd version. I installed from the DVD in a fresh system. It won't activate.

    dvd player don`t work

    I just upgraded to windows 10 .my dvd player on my hp 2000 laptop won`t play cd`s or dvd`s .also I can not play videos on facebook or youtube.
     
    k.p.harris, Jan 6, 2025
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