Windows 10: Purchasing a Windows 10 Key that isn't tied to Employees Microsoft Account.

Discus and support Purchasing a Windows 10 Key that isn't tied to Employees Microsoft Account. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I've built some new computers for our small 3 person company. I've set up a fresh install of windows 10 on my employees new computers using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by DACARPY, Nov 19, 2020.

  1. DACARPY Win User

    Purchasing a Windows 10 Key that isn't tied to Employees Microsoft Account.


    Hello,


    I've built some new computers for our small 3 person company. I've set up a fresh install of windows 10 on my employees new computers using their Microsoft accounts as the admin. However, I want to make sure that my Microsoft account is the one that owns the Windows 10 licenses.


    Is there a legitimate way to purchase a product key through Microsoft so I can activate their machines? Will that activation key be tied to their microsoft accounts anyway? If so is there a way in the future if those employees move on I can transfer that license to a new account or new machine?


    Thanks for the help.

    :)
     
    DACARPY, Nov 19, 2020
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    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Nov 19, 2020
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    Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?
     
    Easy Rhino, Nov 19, 2020
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Purchasing a Windows 10 Key that isn't tied to Employees Microsoft Account.

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 19, 2020
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