Windows 10: Windows 10 is not activated after update from Windows 8.1 OEM version

Discus and support Windows 10 is not activated after update from Windows 8.1 OEM version in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My laptop had pre-installed version of Windows 8.1 RTM Core OEM:DM . I've updated to Windows 10 using the "Install Now" option via... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by GMarkova, May 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM.

  1. GMarkova Win User

    Windows 10 is not activated after update from Windows 8.1 OEM version


    My laptop had pre-installed version of Windows 8.1 RTM Core OEMWindows 10 is not activated after update from Windows 8.1 OEM version :DM . I've updated to Windows 10 using the "Install Now" option via https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 The Windows is shown as not active and when I try to active it manually using the Win 8.1 key I'm receiving error 0x803fa067.Based on below article the Window 10 Home should be activated automatically after the upgrade from Windows 8.1https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-help-with-windows-activation-errors-09d8fb64-6768-4815-0c30-159fa7d89d85#id0eld=windows_10 Could you please advise me if

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  4. Laurijan Win User

    Windows 10 is not activated after update from Windows 8.1 OEM version

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    I bought Windows 7 Pro OEM key from G2Play.net for 12€ to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro - worked like a charm but be advised if you buy a OEM key you can not download the Win 7 iso from microsoft and have to get it elsewhere.
     
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