Windows 10: Why my windows 7 activation lost suddenly after failed installing windows 10?

Discus and support Why my windows 7 activation lost suddenly after failed installing windows 10? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I dont know what happen, I tried to upgrade my windows 7 genuine to windows 10 and failed to upgrade then when it returns to windows 7 and try again to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Alfren, Nov 15, 2022.

  1. Alfren Win User

    Why my windows 7 activation lost suddenly after failed installing windows 10?


    I dont know what happen, I tried to upgrade my windows 7 genuine to windows 10 and failed to upgrade then when it returns to windows 7 and try again to upgrade to windows 10, the license key was gone?

    :)
     
    Alfren, Nov 15, 2022
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  2. Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Nov 15, 2022
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  3. ironwolf Win User
    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Two quick ways to use your Windows 7 key during the install:

    1. When asked for the serial #, put in that Windows 7 serial # and continue on. It should activate as soon as it hits an internet connection.

    2. When asked for the serial #, at bottom of window click on the I don't have a serial # text (or whatever it says). It will then ask what version you want to install, ie. Home or Pro. Be sure to install the right version that matches your Windows 7 key. Then once you get into windows you can activate by putting in the key. Some people prefer this method, not sure why honestly. Easier to do #1, since the installer will see your key and know which flavor of Windows 10 you are trying to install.
     
    ironwolf, Nov 15, 2022
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  4. Why my windows 7 activation lost suddenly after failed installing windows 10?

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Thank you, but I still want to know if I can do a clean installation of Windows with my new SSD whilst my old Windows is still installed on the other pc?
     
    MichaelDFF, Nov 15, 2022
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