Windows 10: New computer not activating

Discus and support New computer not activating in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; My windows is activated through my Microsoft account instead of a key. I've installed windows an a new computer I've setup, but its not shown as active... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Martin Rook, Nov 30, 2024.

  1. New computer not activating


    My windows is activated through my Microsoft account instead of a key. I've installed windows an a new computer I've setup, but its not shown as active and received error 0xC004F213 that the product key was not found. When logging into my microsoft account, under Devices, the new computer is shown. So unsure why it isn't pulling the key also.

    :)
     
    Martin Rook, Nov 30, 2024
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  2. J. Raúl Win User

    Transferring a Windows 10 Product Key to a new computer

    You cannot use OEM key to activate other devices. But I have seen cases where in it will activate.

    You will have to follow below steps to activate on new device:

    Open cmd as admin (on new computer)

    Slmgr -upk (enter)

    Slmgr -cpky

    Slmgr -rilc

    Slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXX-..... (your pk key)

    Slmgr -ato

    This should activate on new device. Before purchasing a key I'll suggest you try above steps because I have done in the past and it had worked.
     
    J. Raúl, Nov 30, 2024
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  3. 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, Nov 30, 2024
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  4. th0r_23 Win User

    New computer not activating

    Activation of Windows 10 on new PC

    I've recently built a new computer and am trying to activate Windows 10 on it. I have a digital licence that's tied to my Microsoft account, but when I try to go through the activation steps via the "My hardware recently changed" option, it doesn't show
    my new computer on the list, though it does show the old one I'm trying to transfer the licence from. I have signed in on both with the same Microsoft account, and both are listed as devices connected to my account. I've tried signing out of my Microsoft account
    and back in on both of them, to no effect. It was a free upgrade from Windows 7, but I made sure to activate it to tie it to my account.
     
    th0r_23, Nov 30, 2024
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