Windows 10: When I enter my product key to reactivate windows 7, it is saying "the product key you have...

It is saying "you either need to run windows 7 setup or enter enterprise product key", so what should I choose, if I choose either of them, what's the process, please guide me..

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Product Key Reactivation

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

Reactivating Windows 11 after retrieving the motherboard key involves using the original product key or digital license associated with your system.

Here are the steps to reactivate Windows 11:

1. Open Settings:
   
   • Click on the Start button and select the gear icon to open "Settings."
     
2. Navigate to Update & Security:
   
   • In the Settings menu, click on "Update & Security."
     
3. Go to Activation:
   
   • In the left sidebar, select "Activation."
     
4. Enter Product Key:
   
   • If you have a product key, click on "Change product key" and enter the key when prompted.
     
5. Use Digital License:
   
   • If your Windows 11 was linked to your Microsoft account, you might see an option to troubleshoot and link your digital license. Click on this option and follow the prompts.
     
6. Restart Your Computer:
   
   • After entering the product key or linking your digital license, restart your computer.
     
7. Verification:
   
   • Go back to the Activation section in Settings to verify that Windows 11 is now activated.
     

 

Windows 7 product key reactivation

I like that little utility, that is nice! The key isn't reported as OEM, but Retail. I remember I think I pulled this key from a junked netbook years ago where the owner decided against spending the money to replace the display and charger. So I salvaged all usable parts, retrieved and gave back their user data and pulled the product key just in case if it could be reused. The key must have been used to upgrade from 7 Basic to Home Premium.

But that utility just solved my question I believe. There's the originally used key and then the ACTUAL key 10 uses. I was still using they original 7 key and that wasn't working.

 

Windows 7 product key reactivation

Run the key through showkey available on this forum and it will tell you what type of Product Key it is.
Showkey - Windows 10 Forums

If it is an OEM product key that was used in the past, then reusing it on a different computer to attempt to activate Windows 10 violates the EULA and we can't help you do that.