Windows 10: Lost activation when updating to 10041; need a new key?

Discus and support Lost activation when updating to 10041; need a new key? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; The activation key from the previous build now shows as needing activation again. I tried, and it fails. Do I need a new key and where can I get it?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Sopher, Mar 22, 2015.

  1. Sopher Win User

    Lost activation when updating to 10041; need a new key?


    The activation key from the previous build now shows as needing activation again.
    I tried, and it fails.
    Do I need a new key and where can I get it?

    :)
     
    Sopher, Mar 22, 2015
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  2. Windows 10 32 bit to 64 bit

    Build 10041 is so old it has expired. You cannot activate it. You need to use 10240 and skip the step that asks for a key
     
    ZigZag3143 (MS -MVP), Mar 22, 2015
    #2
  3. Stuck on build 10041

    So, A long time ago back on build 10041 I installed tech preview on my laptop. today I came back to this laptop haven't used it since

    and I an unable to update from 10041 I am just getting a error(0x8024044a) when updating
     
    mathiasdanielsen, Mar 22, 2015
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  4. adamf Win User

    Lost activation when updating to 10041; need a new key?

    adamf, Mar 22, 2015
    #4
  5. Product key: NKJFK-GPHP7-G8C3J-P6JXR-HQRJR

    -Jamie

    EDIT:
    Adamf was a bit quicker on the draw *Smile
     
    JDobbsy1987, Mar 22, 2015
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  6. Sopher Win User
    no dice.

    it says:
    That key cant be used to activate this edition of Windows. Please try a different key.
     
    Sopher, Mar 22, 2015
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  7. Edwin New Member
    What version did you install?
    Try the Enterprise Key: PBHCJ-Q2NYD-2PX34-T2TD6-233PK
     
    Edwin, Mar 22, 2015
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  8. Sopher Win User

    Lost activation when updating to 10041; need a new key?

    thanks. That was it. Enterprise key.
     
    Sopher, Mar 22, 2015
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  9. Edwin New Member
    *Thumbs
     
    Edwin, Mar 22, 2015
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  10. Hal0freak Win User
    I have made a new thread but just incase ill leave this here.. So, my girlfriend who went from build 9926 to 10041 is no longer activated. neither of the two product key work.. i have even tried having her attempt to use command prompt for manual activation but nothing works.. Im thinking i could try Microsoft toolkit since it should be activated anyways. Or maybe just wiping it again might work?
     
    Hal0freak, Apr 5, 2018
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