Windows 10: Unable to activate Windows 10

Discus and support Unable to activate Windows 10 in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi! I had windows 7 for several years, but upgraded for free to windows 10 about roughly 3 years ago. I worked all fine and had an activated license... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Hampan_90, Dec 25, 2018.

  1. Hampan_90 Win User

    Unable to activate Windows 10


    Hi!


    I had windows 7 for several years, but upgraded for free to windows 10 about roughly 3 years ago. I worked all fine and had an activated license working for me. Then, about a month ago, I reinstalled my computer entirely, but I reinstalled windows 7 by mistake. The problem then was that my old windows 7 key was no longer approved because of my upgrade to windows 10. I read up on that, and understand this is normal, and that I would now only have a digital license of windows 10. I then proceeded reinstalled windows 10 by booting from USB. However, after installation it says I don't have any digital license. I looked through the troubleshooting, and feel like the first red marked part applies to describe my problem. I have not made any changes to the hardware, and haven't noticed any performance changes in them either.
    Does anyone know how I can proceed from here to be able to actually activate my Windows 10 installation?


    "

    • You upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, but Windows 10 isn't activated after a reinstall. Windows 10 should automatically activate unless you made significant hardware changes (such as replacing the motherboard).

    "


    Regard

    Hampus




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    :)
     
    Hampan_90, Dec 25, 2018
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 25, 2018
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  3. P4-630 Win User
    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    Click to expand... Yeah I went to that site, why do I need to buy a key?
    I won't buy a key, stupid.

    I'll revert back to windows 7 then.

    When I still was on windows 7, about a year ago I added 4GB extra ram which is a total of 8GB now,
    is that causing the problem?
     
    P4-630, Dec 25, 2018
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  4. skippy258 Win User

    Unable to activate Windows 10

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    this search might help you https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...o+to+get+it+activated+windows+10+blocked+keys

    From http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

    If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

    • Go to Start
      Unable to activate Windows 10 [​IMG]
      , then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Go to Store, and check to see if a valid license is available for your device. If a license isn't available, you'll need to buy Windows from the Store.

      Note
      • This only applies if you haven't made changes to the hardware for your device.

    or you could hack it with a crack but please note this is always risky and you don't know what's in the hack
     
    skippy258, Dec 25, 2018
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