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Discus and support Is it possible to use a core edition product key for Windows 10 to activate a computer that... in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; The computer I am currently using was upgraded from Windows 7 home to Windows 10 LTSC. The license had expired quite some time ago, and only now have I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Jman55, May 19, 2020.

  1. JMAN55
    Jman55 Win User

    Is it possible to use a core edition product key for Windows 10 to activate a computer that...


    The computer I am currently using was upgraded from Windows 7 home to Windows 10 LTSC. The license had expired quite some time ago, and only now have I gotten a new product key to fix this issue. However, the new product key I have is for Windows 10 Pro, which means that I can't actually use the key in my current situation. Is there any way for me to properly fix this scenario with what I have on hand?

    :)
     
    Jman55, May 19, 2020
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    windows 10 activation no product key

    If it says it will expire, it might be a KMS activated installation which requires access to a business network.

    Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation

    Which edition is listed as installed, Home or Pro?

    Check if there is a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) sticker attached to the laptop at the bottom or in the battery compartment.

    If there is one for Windows 7, you could try using that product key.

    • Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Windows 8.0 Core, Windows 8.1 Core
      will install Windows 10 Home
    • Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8.0 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro
      will install Windows 10 Pro

    If you have a matching key, then click Change product key then try entering it.
     
    Andre Da Costa, May 19, 2020
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  3. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR Win User
    Two Computers Activated With The Same Product Key

    Millions of computers have the same Windows 10 product keys.

    Generic Product Keys to Install Windows 10 Editions

    That's because Windows 10 uses digital licenses for activation based upon the computers unique hardware IDs instead of product keys for activation. The only function of a unique product key in Windows 10 is to initially establish the digital license.
     
    NavyLCDR, May 19, 2020
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  4. DUYENHIP
    Duyenhip Win User

    Is it possible to use a core edition product key for Windows 10 to activate a computer that...

    Windows 10 will not activate Error code 0x803F7001

    thanks
    I activated my Windows 10 from product key Windows 7
     
    Duyenhip, May 19, 2020
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