Windows 10: Serial Number " Default string " so we can't activate windows with digitally linked key

Recently i changed my motherboard to GIGABYTE, the problem is it has the serial number " Default string" So I can't able to reactivate my windows using the digitally linked key. I asked the Gigabyte also but they are saying its normal. I googled it a lot of people said we can see the device if it has the proper Serial number, without that the windows won't detect the motherboard to activate it

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Windows laptop serial number

That should give you your serial number. You can go directly into your BIOS and find your serial number.

 

serial number

I also had the same problem. But when I used the IMEI number as serial number, the registration page returned "Invalid Serial Number."

The serial number has only 12 digits, but the IMEI number has 15 digits.

What gives?

Puzzled. ?

 

Using serial number to retrieve oem windows key

Hi Joe,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

it is not possible to get a Windows product key from a PC serial number, but the good news is an OEM licence is stored on a chip on the motherboard, if you need to re-install Windows, ensure you install the exact same edition (Home, Pro...etc.) and it will activate automatically.

During the installation process skip the steps which ask for a product key and select the option 'I am Reinstalling Windows 10 on this PC', and activation will not be an issue.