Windows 10: Re use of windows licence keys and activation issues

Discus and support Re use of windows licence keys and activation issues in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, I have successfully used OEM license keys in the past but for some reason it has stopped working.Scenario is I manage 1000s of laptops for work and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Peterb001, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. Peterb001 Win User

    Re use of windows licence keys and activation issues


    Hi, I have successfully used OEM license keys in the past but for some reason it has stopped working.Scenario is I manage 1000s of laptops for work and we do not activate the license key that ships with device instead we use our own corporate licenses. When laptops are end of life, due to smashed/written off hardware, I have used on two occasions the license keys that ship with them for personal home use.I run the command "wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey" which extracts the key from the hardware.I wanted to activate to VM's to run windows 7 then upgrade to 10 but

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    Peterb001, Jan 18, 2022
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  2. Chryonn Win User

    Two OEM licence keys (different Windows versions) on one PC

    Hello,
    I'm in the process of building another PC and I want to know if it's possible for two versions of Windows to reside next to each other legitimately. I would have windows 7 and 10 as a dual-boot system. So if I buy OEM keys and activate them would one de-activate the other? I know that OEM licence keys are bound to the mobo and are irrevocable. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
     
    Chryonn, Jan 18, 2022
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  3. Windows XP Home Licence...

    Hmm I have not had a key black listed yet but I dont activate it often and ONLY on 1 hardware at a time.
     
    brandonwh64, Jan 18, 2022
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  4. Re use of windows licence keys and activation issues

    ACTIVATION ISSUE

    Hi,

    Activation issues with Windows 10 devices are usually caused due to some hardware changes. For us to provide an effective resolution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • What changes have you made to your devices before this issue occurred?
    • Are your computers connected to a domain?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    In the meantime, we suggest visiting these links. These can be used as a reference on how to activate Windows 10:


    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Jan 18, 2022
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