Windows 10: Microsoft quietly rewrites its activation rules for Windows 10

Discus and support Microsoft quietly rewrites its activation rules for Windows 10 in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; The problem I see is MS has not stated the exact procedure to transfer an upgraded W10 license to a new PC. They say to call Customer Service but no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by labeeman, Aug 12, 2015.

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  1. PHONE MAN
    Phone Man Win User

    Microsoft quietly rewrites its activation rules for Windows 10


    The problem I see is MS has not stated the exact procedure to transfer an upgraded W10 license to a new PC.
    They say to call Customer Service but no detail on the way it is installed (since we don't have a key) and what information they require to determine if your install is legal. I see a lot of advice to installed W7 or W8 and upgrade again, but that does not seem like a good procedure and MS needs to clarify the best procedure.

    Jim *Cool
     
    Phone Man, Aug 13, 2015
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  2. JYUSA
    jyusa Win User

    I wonder MS will ever provide a complete and good procedure in writing!
     
    jyusa, Aug 13, 2015
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  3. BOBJOE
    bobjoe Win User
    Here's something else to think about...


    I opened Speecy and checked the Windows 10 Home serial number. The serial number is DIFFERENT from my Windows 7's Home Premium retail box serial number which I upgraded from.


    Is Microsoft providing everyone with a different Windows serial number, just for Windows 10??? Should I backup this serial number somewhere?? I'm so confused here.
     
    bobjoe, Aug 13, 2015
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  4. RAMRAM55
    ramram55 Win User

    Microsoft quietly rewrites its activation rules for Windows 10

    That generic product key ending with 3V66T is the activated copy one from MS, recognized the world knows as of today. The catch is hope your current PC with the retail windows 7/8 license you bought on your own, example is say you bought windows 7 pro retail copy from retail outlet such as Best buy is on you current pc. Pray the Lord your PC lasted long enough, otherwise once it passed the magical july 29 2016, should you get another pc and wants to install your retail copy of windows 7 from BB, you have to pay for the upgrade to windows 10. I hope that clear a bit of confusion.
    Correction the product key is for windows 10 pro - 3v66t ending.
     
    ramram55, Aug 13, 2015
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  5. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member
    Google the last 5 characters and I bet you find out its the same generic product code everybody gets with the free upgrade. There are two, one for 10 Home and one for 10 Pro.
     
    alphanumeric, Aug 13, 2015
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  6. BOBJOE
    bobjoe Win User
    No, friends.

    My product key does NOT end in 3V66T. I guarantee you. I can't post my serial number here, obviously, but I assure you it doesn't end in 3V66T.


    Again, it's different from my W7 Home Premium serial key, and it doesn't end in 3V66T.
     
    bobjoe, Aug 13, 2015
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  7. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member
    3V66T is the Pro key, the Home key will be different. Is yours TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99 ?
     
    alphanumeric, Aug 13, 2015
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  8. BOBJOE
    bobjoe Win User

    Microsoft quietly rewrites its activation rules for Windows 10

    No, my key isn't that one either.

    Are you on the Insider programme, by any chance? I think Insiders get a generic key when they sign up, essentially getting W10 for "free".
     
    bobjoe, Aug 14, 2015
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  9. PORTHOS
    Porthos Win User
    ramram55
    WRONG, I think the kool-aid is getting to you.

    Just don't loose your old retail box.
     
    Porthos, Aug 14, 2015
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  10. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member
    Try this, https://www.tenforums.com/software-ap...7-showkey.html. If you got a new key, your the first one I've heard about. No, insiders don't get Windows 10 for free. If you stay an insider you can keep upgrading to each new build and your activation expiry date gets extended. If you opt out your subject to the same conditions everybody else is for the free upgrade. All 4 of my PC's that I did the free upgrade to 10 Pro on have that same generic key. On a clean install on one of those same PC's, which I've done, you just skip entering the key and they activate. Only works if you've already done the free upgrade on that PC though.
     
    alphanumeric, Aug 14, 2015
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  11. BOBJOE
    bobjoe Win User
    I installed that programme.

    It says:


    Product Name: Windows 10 Home

    Product ID: some numbers

    Installed Key: SAME key that Speecy is showing.

    Original Key: My Windows 7 Home Premium key.
    Original Edition: Windows 7 HomePremium Retail

    OEM Key: OEM key not present in firmware.
     
    bobjoe, Aug 14, 2015
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  12. RAMRAM55
    ramram55 Win User
    Do a clean install using the MS media, that should show you the generic key, what you have done is upgrade.
     
    ramram55, Aug 14, 2015
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  13. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member

    Microsoft quietly rewrites its activation rules for Windows 10

    Your the first one I've heard of that got a unique key via the free upgrade.
     
    alphanumeric, Aug 14, 2015
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  14. BOBJOE
    bobjoe Win User
    Yes, I did do an upgrade. I said that in the beginning.

    What I don't understand is how my key is unique... It's neither my W7 key, nor the "generic" W10 Home key.
     
    bobjoe, Aug 14, 2015
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  15. JYUSA
    jyusa Win User
    MS has given you an new windows 10 retail key!!! Which is transferable. I hope I were you!
     
    jyusa, Aug 14, 2015
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