Windows 10: Why is the key in my registry different from the key I entered to activate windows

Discus and support Why is the key in my registry different from the key I entered to activate windows in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, so I activated windows using an OEM key I brought online, I plan to upgrade to retail later down the road, however the key i entered is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Deniz Bayram, May 14, 2024.

  1. Why is the key in my registry different from the key I entered to activate windows


    Hello, so I activated windows using an OEM key I brought online, I plan to upgrade to retail later down the road, however the key i entered is completely different from the key in my registry. The one in my registry is YR229-NB77P-JFKKK-JV8VC-P9XQR. I searched online but couldnt determine wether this was a generic key or not, I found others with it though. Is this normal? Please help.

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    Deniz Bayram, May 14, 2024
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  2. tigger Win User

    Windows 8.1 pro + WMC key activation

    So it will be fine installing 8.1 pro with a KMS key, then switch to my 8 pro key and it will activate ok?

    Maybe a daft question but why can't you just install 8.1 pro with the 8 pro key, or is it different keys for 8 and 8.1? seems silly when 8.1 is a free update anyway.
     
    tigger, May 14, 2024
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  3. erixx Win User
    Windows 8.1 pro + WMC key activation

    yeah, just don't forget that MCE gives you a new Windows key.... I had activation errors untill I entered the MCE key....
     
    erixx, May 14, 2024
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  4. cdawall Win User

    Why is the key in my registry different from the key I entered to activate windows

    oem activation key

    If it is a UEFI Bios you shouldn't have to enter the key at all. If it is you will have to enter your key again and run activation. Even if you do swap boards the key will work.
     
    cdawall, May 14, 2024
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