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Discus and support Windows 10 activation not there after rebuilding a new pc but keeping the same hard drive... in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; So I upgraded my pc who had windows 10 pro, after I build my new pc with the same hard drive and processor it isn't activated which is weird and I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Pandapsychic, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. PANDAPSYCHIC
    Pandapsychic Win User

    Windows 10 activation not there after rebuilding a new pc but keeping the same hard drive...


    So I upgraded my pc who had windows 10 pro, after I build my new pc with the same hard drive and processor it isn't activated which is weird and I don't know what to do.

    :)
     
    Pandapsychic, Mar 2, 2019
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 2, 2019
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  3. FORDGT90CONCEPT
    FordGT90Concept Win User
    How to format hard drive and still keep windows 10?

    1) Verify it is activated by right-clicking on the start button, selecting System, scroll down to the bottom, and it should say "Windows is activated." If it does not, make sure the computer has internet access, click on activate windows now and then close it when it asks for a key. Let it sit there for a few minutes and it should switch to activated. Microsoft now has a hardware ID for you Windows 7 upgrade.

    2) Install Windows 10 from the install media (likely one of the ISOs). Make sure the ISO matches what was originally installed and activated. For example, don't use a Win 10 Pro ISO to install Win 10 Home. It won't work activate.

    3) Once you get back into Windows, repeat step #1 when the system has internet access. It should automatically grab the key and activate.


    Windows 10 can install without a key. It just assumes trial mode if you do.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Mar 2, 2019
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  4. ROBERT CAW
    Robert Caw Win User

    Windows 10 activation not there after rebuilding a new pc but keeping the same hard drive...

    Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Mar 2, 2019
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