Windows 10: unable to change product key

Discus and support unable to change product key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I am trying to enter a legit win 10 product key that i recently purchased to a PC that has a non-legit license activated probably with a loader. I go... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by petros-, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. petros- Win User

    unable to change product key


    I am trying to enter a legit win 10 product key that i recently purchased to a PC that has a non-legit license activated probably with a loader.

    I go through Settings-> System-> Change product key and complete all the steps without errors.

    But when I type slmgr/dli to command prompt it keeps showing me a part from the old key.

    Does anyone know a way to correct this?


    Thank you very much.

    :)
     
    petros-, Dec 28, 2020
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  2. Get Windows 10 app not responding after changing product key

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    • Reserved free upgrade to Windows 10
    • Bought Windows 8.1 product key and changed product key via PC info app
    • Get Windows 10 app not responding.
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    Yao BinThen, Dec 28, 2020
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  3. dalchina Win User
    Why was I not asked for a product key when upgrading to Win 10?

    According to your spec you have Win 10 Pro, but perhaps that doesn't reflect your PC.

    You haven't stated which edition of Win 10 you have on this machine, nor what your Win 10 key is for.

    For example, if you already have Win 10 Pro and your key is Win 10 Home, that would be a retrograde step.

    For interest only:
    Change Product Key in Windows 10

    More on product key if you search this list or look at 'Related Tutorials' in the above.
    Windows 10 Tutorial Index
     
    dalchina, Dec 28, 2020
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  4. Ariel Acu Win User

    unable to change product key

    Windows 10 Product Key for a Free Upgrade

    Hi,

    The product key is important to activate and install Windows 10 to your device. Regarding your concern, let's try to isolate the issue and see what's causing you unable to use the product key to activate and install your Windows 10. Kindly provide the following
    information:

    • Where did you purchase the product?
    • What is the error message you received after entering your product key?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried?
     
    Ariel Acu, Dec 28, 2020
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