Windows 10: Unable to activate Windows 10 Pro on my Macbook Pro 2017 after repair

Hello,


I bought Windows 10 Pro in Jan 2018 to use it on my Macbook Pro 2017. Recently, I was having some issues with keyboard so I visited apple store to get it fixed. Unfortunately, they'd to remove data and reset my pc. Ofcourse I've a back up copy. When I got my laptop and installed windows again then I was unable to activate it due to the change of hardware. They replaced the keyboard and battery as it was attached. There are two problems I'm facing right now:


1- Windows 10 Pro activation issue: I talked to microsoft support today and they have told me "As you bought it through microsoft store, and it was a digital license then you can't use the license on more than one installation". Well that's a very stupid thing I've ever heard. I paid around $230+ for windows. She also told me always opt for a product key instead for a digital license as you can't reinstate it due to hardware change.


2- Also, having problem with restoring my backup windows on Macbook Pro 2017. I tried to restore it, but it has removed all partitions including MacOS and reinstalled fresh windows. I asked to the representative and she said it was impossible because of the bootcamp.


If anyone has an answer to my question then please reply on my post. Thank you.

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Windows on Macbook Pro using Bootcamp

Hi,

You need support software (drivers) installed with Boot Camp to use Windows 10. This software is automatically downloaded when you use Boot Camp Assistant. Boot Camp supports 64-bit versions of Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro when used with a supported
Mac. Here are the list that supports Windows 10:

• MacBook Pro (2012 and later)
• MacBook Air (2012 and later)
• MacBook (2015 and later)
• iMac Pro (2017)iMac (2012 and later)
• Mac mini (2012 and later)
• Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
• Mac Pro (Late 2013)

We also suggest that you check and follow the steps shared by Andre Da Costa on this
thread on how to setup Windows 10 on your Mac using Boot Camp.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

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They will alienate a big part of their installed base if they do that. Many professionals loyally plunk down big numbers for Mac Pros and Macbook pros. It will engender tremendous ill will. The good news is, that might be the incentive for competitors to step up and develop equivalent NON WINDOWS products. The pros will not run Pro Tools on Windows.

 

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