Windows 10: I have a correct product key but its not working. whats happening?

Dear Microsoft,My Product key IS valid, but for some reason it is not activating. In the setup, it is saying that my key works, but later in Windows it now says that it cannot connect to the organization's server. Can you help? I shall be very thankful for your act of kindnessCheers,Manan.

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Identifying the correct product key

Might be useful to have a tiny text file listing each computer with its windows edition and product key, and that file residing in some data place on each computer, or, maybe a printout or two.

 

i know the product id but forget the product key

Hello,





There is still a way to search for your product key. Kindly follow the steps below for you to know your product key:

• Press Windows key + X
• Click Command Prompt (admin)
• Enter the following command: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
• Then hit Enter

The product key will be revealed, copy the product key then enter it.

Give us an update on what happens.

 

Old Windows 7 Pro product key not working

You are not following what I advised you to do:

If you received one of the error codes in this list, go to method C.

Follow the prompts to go to the different methods.

What does it say at the end of C if that does not work???

If this method worked, you are finished.

If this method did not work for you, go to method G.


Method C: Use the "Change product key" feature to enter your product key again

This method is rated: Easy.

If you were directed to this method, you have the correct product key, but you have to try entering it again to reactivate Windows. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start
   
   
   
   , click Computer, and then click System properties on the toolbar.
2. In the Windows activation section, click the Change product key. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click
   Continue.
3. In the Product key box, type the product key, and then click
   Next.
   
   Note Use your original product key.
4. Follow the steps in the Windows Activation Wizard to complete the activation process.

If this method worked, you are finished.

If this method did not work for you, go to method G.