Windows 10: product key issues or laptop illegal copied windows....dump the laptop or simple fix?

so i;ve had all kinds of trouble activating, i got this computer off another and now feel i have a bunk windows version that is not legal. So considering I have a laptop of my own already activated and legit is there any problem using my product key along with this laptop holding the illegal windows? As a musician I use these computers all together and now with this new laptop a minor issue doing this as I need be....so can this take care of my problem or do I need to hang this computer from a tree outside and just move on to another laptop? Also windows 11 will be in my future but at the curr

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Product Key illegible, Toshiba laptop

Just some thoughts.

Are any of these letters and numerals legible ???

You could try a magnifying glass whilst highlighting the sticker with a LED torch.

Place the torch light at different angles around the sticker.

Do the same with the magnifying glass.

Try all angles.

There have been times that i have managed to retrieve the Product Key using this method.

By the way when you say it wont boot what is actually happening ???

Does it show anything at all on the screen when trying to boot.

• Have you tried to get it into Safe Mode using the F8 Key. ( You might be able to do a restore or recovery from there ).
• Try entering the BIOS using the DELETE Key.

• To enter Safe Mode and or the BIOS repetitively tap the Keys that i have mentioned at one second intervals whilst starting the laptop.

( As the laptop is 10 years old i wonder if the BIOS / CMOS 3Volt Button Cell Battery is still functioning, which i doubt )

When this 3 volt button cell dies the computer will be unable to remember its hardware settings but this usually promotes a on screen error relating to BIOS and Date / Time Settings at boot.

The below link supplied lists what the F Keys ( function keys ) do.

Though some of these may not correspond to your Toshiba Laptop as we don`t know the Model Number.

F8 Key – Guide for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

 

Product Key illegible, Toshiba laptop

I have to bring my vintage Toshiba laptop back to active service, but it will not boot. I want to try a clean Win 7 install, but the Product Key number on the sticker is literally worn off! Without it, I cannot download Win 7 and burn a CD from this borrowed
machine. I cannot find any help from Toshiba on this 10-year-old laptop. It came with Win7 Home pre-installed. Suggestions?

 

Best laptop under $800??

Well the last one I suggested seems to be the best for 650$

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