Windows 10: Will I need to buy new activation key

Discus and support Will I need to buy new activation key in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I bought a refurbished laptop that has windows 10 on it, if I upgrade to windows 11 will I have to purchase a new activation key?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by sj young, Sep 26, 2024.

  1. SJ YOUNG
    sj young Win User

    Will I need to buy new activation key


    I bought a refurbished laptop that has windows 10 on it, if I upgrade to windows 11 will I have to purchase a new activation key?

    :)
     
    sj young, Sep 26, 2024
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  2. KOFMAN13
    kofman13 Win User

    would my windows stay activated in this setup or do i need to buy new?

    so its a scam? or thats why the listing says you have to call and re activate or something?

    is there any place to buy a legit brand new product key for 7?
     
    kofman13, Sep 26, 2024
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    New/Replacement Activation Key

    You can purchase a Windows 10 Pro key then enter it yourself:

    Step 1: Buy Windows 10 Home/Pro


    Step 2:

    Click Start > Settings > Update & security
    > Activation > Change the product key then enter the new product key then click
    Next to Activate


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    This can happen for a number of reasons:

    • You copied a Windows 10 Pro off the Internet (usually a volume license - organization - key) and changed on a Windows 10 Home installation. Windows 10 Pro is not free.
      If this is what you did, you will need to reinstall the previous edition or version you were running. You inadvertently installed the wrong edition.
      • The copy of Windows 10 you download and upgrade from will correspond with the edition of Windows you have installed, if it does not, this is why you might be experiencing problems activating:

    • Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Windows 8.0 Core, Windows 8.1 Core
      will install Windows 10 Home

    • Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8.0 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro
      will install Windows 10 Pro

    To find out if you have the right edition installed:

    Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Edition.

    If the edition of Windows 10 installed does not correspond with the edition of Windows 7 or Windows 8 you were previously running, then you need to reinstall the right edition.


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    Andre Da Costa, Sep 26, 2024
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  4. SEEK
    seek Win User

    Will I need to buy new activation key

    Buying a Win7 activation key?


    Is there a way to just buy a Win7 Pro 64bit key off Microsoft's site? Or do I have to buy a physical copy?

    All I'm trying to do is get the free upgrade to Win10 Pro 64. If I heard right you can just put the Window 7 key in when activating Win10 now.

    -Thanks
     
    seek, Sep 26, 2024
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