Windows 10: Upgraded hardware after 10 years. Is there any way to keep my Windows Activation?
Discus and support Upgraded hardware after 10 years. Is there any way to keep my Windows Activation? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I built my computer over 10 years ago. I had bought windows 8 that then turned into windows 10 as a free update. I didn't have a disk drive on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by alex wiens, Dec 26, 2024.
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