Windows 10: Windows 10 Activation used on another PC

Discus and support Windows 10 Activation used on another PC in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I received a Windows 10 Education product code from my University Institute to use for my fresh install of Windows 10. However, due to having... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Vincent.Kaye, Oct 27, 2018.

  1. Windows 10 Activation used on another PC


    Hi,


    I received a Windows 10 Education product code from my University Institute to use for my fresh install of Windows 10. However, due to having BIOS issues with my PC (and I posted a help question on these forums about it), I was advised to install the Windows 10 ISO on onto my SSD whilst having it connected to a friends computer, and then just simply transferring the SSD back into my PC with the installed Windows 10 OS.


    This all worked fine, except now it says my Windows can't be activated because my activation code was used on another PC. Is there anything I can do about this, considering it had to be done like this?


    Thanks.

    :)
     
    Vincent.Kaye, Oct 27, 2018
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  2. 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, Oct 27, 2018
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  3. P4-630 Win User
    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    Click to expand... Yeah I went to that site, why do I need to buy a key?
    I won't buy a key, stupid.

    I'll revert back to windows 7 then.

    When I still was on windows 7, about a year ago I added 4GB extra ram which is a total of 8GB now,
    is that causing the problem?
     
    P4-630, Oct 27, 2018
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  4. skippy258 Win User

    Windows 10 Activation used on another PC

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    this search might help you https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...o+to+get+it+activated+windows+10+blocked+keys

    From http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

    If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

    • Go to Start
      Windows 10 Activation used on another PC [​IMG]
      , then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Go to Store, and check to see if a valid license is available for your device. If a license isn't available, you'll need to buy Windows from the Store.

      Note
      • This only applies if you haven't made changes to the hardware for your device.

    or you could hack it with a crack but please note this is always risky and you don't know what's in the hack
     
    skippy258, Oct 27, 2018
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