Windows 10: Questions about Windows 10 Pro activation.

Discus and support Questions about Windows 10 Pro activation. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, community! Maybe my question will sound dumb to you but I am getting confused. So, little backstory, recently I bought CD-key for Windows 10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by KrisKol, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. KrisKol Win User

    Questions about Windows 10 Pro activation.


    Hello, community!

    Maybe my question will sound dumb to you but I am getting confused.

    So, little backstory, recently I bought CD-key for Windows 10 Professional from third party seller.

    Everything went fine I entered the key and it shows that Windows had been activated with digital licence.

    But from here starts the funny part, out of curiosity and beacuse the CD-key was realy cheap, I decided

    to check with ShowKeyPlus.

    Under Windows Product Information the Installed Key is VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

    which is Windows 10 Default key, as I know.

    When I checked the edition of the Key it shows "Win 8.1 RTM Professional Retail".

    My first question is, is it realy possible to activate Windows 10 with Windows 8.1 key?

    And if it is possible is it normal to show the default key as Installed instead the windows 8.1 cdkey?

    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    KrisKol, Nov 10, 2020
    #1

  2. Windows 10 Activation Error: 0xC004F034

    Hi Greg,

    This error code is usually caused by a problem with the product key. For better assistance, we would like to clarify how you got the Windows 10 Pro? Is it supplied by a company?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter and try activating Windows 10 Pro again. To run the Activation troubleshooter, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button and select the Settings
      icon.
    • Choose Update & Security from the list.
    • Select Activation in the left pane of the window.
    • Click Troubleshoot.

    If your Windows 10 Pro is supplied by a company, we recommend that you get in touch with your organization's support for assistance with the activation.

    We'll be waiting to your reply.
     
    Gerard Qui, Nov 10, 2020
    #2
  3. Can't upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro

    Hi Bill,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will assist you in the best possible ways.

    I suggest you to download and create an installation media for Windows 10 Pro form the link provided below:

    Download Windows 10

    After the installation media is created, suggest you to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from the installation media. When the upgrade asks for product key, enter the product key purchased for Windows 10 Pro. If it does not accept, suggest you to skip the activation
    step. After the Operating System is installed, suggest you to activate by phone by following the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + R” and type “slui 4” and press Enter.
    • Select the Region from the list and click Next.
    • Call the Toll-Free number provided on top and can activate via phone.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 10, 2020
    #3
  4. 95Viper Win User

    Questions about Windows 10 Pro activation.

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    How long did you wait for activation?
    When I re-installed with a fresh install... it took a few hours to sync and activate.
    However, it did, finally, activate.
     
    95Viper, Nov 10, 2020
    #4
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