Windows 10: Why won't my old product key work?

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  1. Why won't my old product key work?


    My windows 10 pro machine got corrupted, so I reinstalled windows 10 pro and I saw a pop up saying activate windows even though already activated. Even in settings it recognized the product key but wouldn't work it popped up with an error saying "can't connect to your organizers network" everytime I try to put the product key

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    dowigo 2232, Dec 15, 2024
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  4. Why won't my old product key work?

    Old Windows 7 Pro product key not working

    You are not following what I advised you to do:

    If you received one of the error codes in this list, go to method C.

    Follow the prompts to go to the different methods.

    What does it say at the end of C if that does not work???

    If this method worked, you are finished.

    If this method did not work for you, go to method G.


    Method C: Use the "Change product key" feature to enter your product key again

    This method is rated: Easy.

    If you were directed to this method, you have the correct product key, but you have to try entering it again to reactivate Windows. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. Click Start

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      , click Computer, and then click System properties on the toolbar.
    2. In the Windows activation section, click the Change product key. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click
      Continue.
    3. In the Product key box, type the product key, and then click
      Next.

      Note Use your original product key.
    4. Follow the steps in the Windows Activation Wizard to complete the activation process.
    If this method worked, you are finished.

    If this method did not work for you, go to method G.
     
    Bill Smithers, Dec 15, 2024
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