Windows 10: Unable to activate Windows after reinstallation.

Discus and support Unable to activate Windows after reinstallation. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I purchased Windows 10 to use with Parallels on my Mac. I loaded it and it was running fine with Parallels, registered it using the product key.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by ArthurWest1, Dec 15, 2018.

  1. Unable to activate Windows after reinstallation.


    I purchased Windows 10 to use with Parallels on my Mac. I loaded it and it was running fine with Parallels, registered it using the product key. Then, for some unknown reason, Windows 10 got deleted by Parallels. Now, when I have reloaded Windows 10 and try to activate it I get a message that the activation code is being used on another machine (one that now does not exist) and that I have to buy another copy of Windows 10. Is there any way to delete the prior virtual machine from your records as it has now disappeared? I'd like to use Windows 10 but it doesn't make any sense to have only one try at using the software with Parallels and if anything goes wrong that is the only chance you get and have to spend another $150 to buy another license key to use it on the exact same computer. Seems like gouging to me. Can you help?





    ***Modified title from: Windows 10 and Parallels***

    :)
     
    ArthurWest1, Dec 15, 2018
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  2. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Dec 15, 2018
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  3. jmcslob Win User
    Unable to Activate Win 8

    I was about to suggest run CMD as Admin and then do a "slmgr -ipk xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx" activation...does anyone know if that works with win8?
     
    jmcslob, Dec 15, 2018
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  4. csatennis Win User

    Unable to activate Windows after reinstallation.

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Dec 15, 2018
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