Windows 10: I'm moving to a new computer, my product key won't

Discus and support I'm moving to a new computer, my product key won't in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm trying to update a slightly less old laptop to windows 10. I upgraded the dying machine to Windows 10 when it was free. I've read that I should... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/RandoRog, Nov 23, 2019.

  1. /U/RANDOROG
    /u/RandoRog Win User

    I'm moving to a new computer, my product key won't


    I'm trying to update a slightly less old laptop to windows 10. I upgraded the dying machine to Windows 10 when it was free. I've read that I should just be able to move my product key to a new system and be good.

    I'm running the windows 10 setup on the new machine, and putting my old product key in, and it's telling me it's no good.

    Is there something I'm not doing?

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    /u/RandoRog, Nov 23, 2019
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  2. ELISHERER
    EliSherer Win User

    Cannot upgrade to Windows 10 - Unique Product Key situation

    No... let me try again.

    • Old computer is running Win7 Pro (SP1) with a Product key I have from a few years ago. The Product is activated already, but I do NOT use this computer at this point, so I didn't worry about using the Product key when moving to the new computer (see below).
    • New computer is running Win10 Pro, with data and OS migrated from the Old computer, (same Product key as above), then Upgraded to Win10 (without getting a new Product Key).
    What I am trying to do now...

    • I want to upgrade the OLD computer (Win7 Pro) to Windows 10... using a new Product Key I just purchased.
    • I have tried to do this internally, and also using the ISO burned to a thumb drive. But it does not want to work.
    • Steps:
      • Start from USB drive.
      • Enter New Product Key (or click "I don't have one").
      • Install initiates and then tells me to restart from Windows and then open the installer again to continue.
        • At this point, I actually need to Quit the installation to restart the machine.
      • When restarted, I go to the USB drive and restart/resume the installation process.
      • I have tried to download and not to download updates, but when the installation fails, I see the message, "Something happened" and "Setup has failed to validate the product key".
      • NOTE This happens if I enter the NEW Windows 10 Product Key, or if I skip that step (which I assume means that it will use the old Windows 7 Key for the upgrade).
     
    EliSherer, Nov 23, 2019
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  3. TOPS
    tops Win User
    Skype won´t wok in 17063


    Skype Won´t work... games won´t work...

    Making backup and re-format...

    Maybe I Install a Windows 7 again, At least, all of my games run smoothly ...Sadness!!

    *Banghead
     
    tops, Nov 23, 2019
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  4. OSCARPEREZVC
    oscarperezvc Win User

    I'm moving to a new computer, my product key won't

    my computer won`t wake up after goes to sleep

    these computer won`t wake up after goes to sleep ?
     
    oscarperezvc, Nov 23, 2019
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