Windows 10: Want to know whether or not to use the Generic Product Key

Discus and support Want to know whether or not to use the Generic Product Key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I upgraded 2 computers with Win 7 Pro to win 10 pro using the "Update this computer" option on the media creator. It was after the launch, so I got the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by troillus, Aug 7, 2015.

  1. troillus Win User

    Want to know whether or not to use the Generic Product Key


    I upgraded 2 computers with Win 7 Pro to win 10 pro using the "Update this computer" option on the media creator. It was after the launch, so I got the "final" build (xx240). They installed and activated perfectly. I then used the media creator to make Installation DVD's. That went well also. Then, on each machine I used the "produkey" software to discover the product key of each installation...they both had the same product key. I did a little research and discovered this is a generic product key.

    My question is: If I need to reinstall or repair my Windows 10, can I could I, should I use the generic Product key to install, or should I take the "skip" option (if available). Some people have said that if I do a reinstall on the same machine, the use of a product key is not required.

    TW

    :)
     
    troillus, Aug 7, 2015
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  2. Jajal Win User

    Want to know whether I have OEM version or Retail version

    When I received the Laptop, Windows 7 was installed in it. But here, in general, when someone buys a windows version, vendor installs it before handing over it to the customer.

    It would be really nice, if you can provide me some method to find out product key of my Windows pro.

    Or I can provide Product ID of Windows 10, You should be able to find Product ID of Windows 7 from it. There must be some linkage between them. Please verify my Windows version based on that.
     
    Jajal, Aug 7, 2015
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  3. Jajal Win User
    Want to know whether I have OEM version or Retail version

    I was using Windows 7 Pro in my laptop for some years. Then I upgraded it to Windows 10 pro last year.

    I do not know whether the Win7 pro version was OEM or Retail. I want to know the same. I do not have any product key with me. I have product ID shown in my laptop right now.

    I contacted customer care multiple times. Only reply I got: They need Product ID of Windows 7 version or Product Key. I do not have both right now!

    I tried to retrieve Product Key by running a random software I found online. The Customer care representative said, it is not valid.

    The original problem is, my laptop hardware is not working fine and I want to change it. But I want to transfer my Licence for Windows Pro to new one.

    Please provide me solution. I do not want to spend again for the Windows Pro licence which I already have.

    Please help!!
     
    Jajal, Aug 7, 2015
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  4. NavyLCDR New Member

    Want to know whether or not to use the Generic Product Key

    Skip the product key. My clean install from a DVD after an upgrade from Windows 7 asked me for the product key three times. Skipped it each time. The clean install is permanently activated according to slmgr /xpr.
     
    NavyLCDR, Aug 7, 2015
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  5. LittleJay Win User
    I also skipped entering any product key during a clean install and W10 activated right away.
     
    LittleJay, Aug 7, 2015
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  6. hawkman Win User
    You will need to use the code on the sticker on the bottom of your lappy,
    >>>> IF <<<< you have a problem with activation.

    Thats the unique one....

    Roy
     
    hawkman, Aug 7, 2015
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  7. tamo Win User
    No product keys are needed for windows 10 . once you update an activated windows 7,8,8.1 a hardware hash is generated on Microsoft servers for that machine then you can go ahead and clean install win 10 on that machine skipping all prompts for a key . search this forum and you will find plenty information on this .

    What will happen with a retail copy I don't know but for the free upgrade please ensure you install it on an activated machine and ensure you match the windows version ( home /pro ) as above .
     
    tamo, Aug 7, 2015
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  8. Mystere Win User

    Want to know whether or not to use the Generic Product Key

    NO. The generic key is useless. It can't be used for anything, forget it even exists. This is why Microsoft does not give you a key, because there is no point.
     
    Mystere, Aug 7, 2015
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  9. tamo Win User
    your incorrect hawkman , I thought the same but was also wrong *Wink
     
    tamo, Aug 7, 2015
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  10. NavyLCDR New Member
    Only if you are installing the original OS the sticker was meant for. It won't work to install (or upgrade) Windows 10 with.
     
    NavyLCDR, Aug 7, 2015
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  11. tamo Win User
    There a so many people being caught out with this activation issue . Even when I called MS for the 3rd time they were not sure how to do it until it was escalated to more senior technicians .
     
  12. hawkman Win User
    Thats why i said IF
    I know W10 doesnt have a unique identifier code, They(MS) issue an internal MS code on ITS server to identify YOUR computer and its hardware, hence the EULA terms valid for the life of the product.
    Your original W7 key will be for the short term problems as this can be validated by thier helpdesks.
    Roy
     
    hawkman, Aug 7, 2015
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  13. NavyLCDR New Member

    Want to know whether or not to use the Generic Product Key

    Not for Windows 10 it won't. Or at least Microsoft has told people they won't. Microsoft has told people to re-install the previous OS and upgrade again.

    But, if that is what people want to keep trying, all they are going to lose is time and gain frustration.
     
    NavyLCDR, Apr 5, 2018
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