Windows 10: Why is my windows activated?

Discus and support Why is my windows activated? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi guys, I'm a long time arch linux user ( > 2 years ) and I recently installed windows 10 trial on a separate partition to try it out. My computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by sc0rpius, Nov 21, 2015.

  1. SC0RPIUS
    sc0rpius Win User

    Why is my windows activated?


    Hi guys,

    I'm a long time arch linux user ( > 2 years ) and I recently installed windows 10 trial on a separate partition to try it out. My computer hasn't had a windows OS for over 3 years now, yet when I looked at the activation status of my OS, it said it was activated with "Digital entitlement".

    I'm not complaining, I'm just curious as to why my windows 10 was activated without me buying or doing anything.

    Sorry if this is a obvious question, but I couldn't find any reason online as to why my windows 10 would be activated for no reason.

    :)
     
    sc0rpius, Nov 21, 2015
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  2. WHY IS
    Why is Win User

    Microsoft Account Sync Problem (Error Code: 86000C09)

    Same problem with a live account, email is down.
     
    Why is, Nov 21, 2015
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  3. WHY WINDOWS
    Why Windows Win User
    Attempting to Login into Windows Accounts - Welcome Spins for Ever

    Brand New Toshiba running Windows 10.

    Create a Windows Account for my Son. I can see both Accounts listed, but can not login with his account.

    On my other laptop, I can switch between both accounts with out any problems.

    The Login Indicator just spins then must time out and returns back to the login screen.
     
    Why Windows, Nov 21, 2015
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Why is my windows activated?

    Your computer has a Windows 8 product key stored in Bios.
     
    NavyLCDR, Nov 21, 2015
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