Windows 10: I purchased a windows key and it says it's already used

Discus and support I purchased a windows key and it says it's already used in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I got a new pc and a windows 10 home install. When booting up it asked for my key, then later I signed in, and it notified me that my key isnt valid... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Max McCollum, Feb 16, 2024.

  1. I purchased a windows key and it says it's already used


    I got a new pc and a windows 10 home install. When booting up it asked for my key, then later I signed in, and it notified me that my key isnt valid

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    Max McCollum, Feb 16, 2024
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  2. No product key after Windows 10 purchase

    Hi Chris,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    • How did you upgrade to windows 10?
    • Have you done clean install?
    • Are you getting any error message?
    • From where have you purchased the Windows 10?
    If you have purchased from online Microsoft store or any store I suggest you to contact them for the product key.

    Please do let us know with more information, so that we can assist you better.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 16, 2024
    #2
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    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Feb 16, 2024
    #3
  4. I purchased a windows key and it says it's already used

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Feb 16, 2024
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