Windows 10: Where can I get product key or skip the process?

Discus and support Where can I get product key or skip the process? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I have a computer running windows 7 and I want to upgrade it to windows 8.1 but when I click on setup it asks for a product key. The problem is the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jacob Rojas, Nov 23, 2023.

  1. JACOB ROJAS
    Jacob Rojas Win User

    Where can I get product key or skip the process?


    So I have a computer running windows 7 and I want to upgrade it to windows 8.1 but when I click on setup it asks for a product key. The problem is the product key I have that came with the computer doesn’t work for some reason and I can’t seem to skip this screen where it says “please enter product key”.

    :)
     
    Jacob Rojas, Nov 23, 2023
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  2. SUPERFLY
    Superfly Win User

    Product Key


    Keys are not required for the upgrade process. Windows 10 has a built-in generic key which it uses to install - it acquires the underlying Win7/Win8 activation during the upgrade process and assigns your device ID as a valid Windows 10 activated device. Subsequent installs will thus activate using your device ID. You will not require a key - should you be prompted, select "skip". Activation is automatic thereafter.

    See step 6 here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...n-install.html


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    Superfly, Nov 23, 2023
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  3. KUSHAN RANDIMA
    Kushan Randima Win User
    Activate windows 10 after re-installing (I have lost my product key)

    I own a Lenovo T430 laptop. In 2017, I installed Windows 10 using my original Windows 7 product key. Unfortunately, I cannot find that product key anymore. I need to re-install windows 10. Will it be automatically activated after the installation, if I skip the step of asking the product key during the installation?

    In my opinion, I believe that my laptop will have a digital entitlement stored on the Microsoft Activation Servers and this will not be a problem. Is that true?

    If not, please suggest me a solution or a workaround.
     
    Kushan Randima, Nov 23, 2023
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  4. THEABA
    theaba Win User

    Where can I get product key or skip the process?

    Windows 10 clean re-install requires product key - cannot skip

    After upgrading to Windows 10, I produced an installed CD using the Microsoft install CD creation tool. I now want to do a clean re-install of Windows 10 while preserving my files and applications. When installation using CD starts, the program requests
    a product key. In some forums they suggest to skip this step and Windows 10 will later fix the product key. But in my case, I do not see a skip option. The 'Next' button is grayed until I enter a valid product key. I do have a valid OS on my system.
    That is why I was able to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7.

    The question is how to perform Window 10 re-install when the program does not allow me to skip/postpone activation? Thanks.
     
    theaba, Nov 23, 2023
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