Windows 10: Windows 10 key no longer works

Discus and support Windows 10 key no longer works in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; After installing the new Windows update on 8/7/19 or 8/8/19, my windows key will not validate. My computer starts like normal, but I have a message in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by HowardDahlJr, Aug 15, 2019.

  1. HOWARDDAHLJR
    HowardDahlJr Win User

    Windows 10 key no longer works


    After installing the new Windows update on 8/7/19 or 8/8/19, my windows key will not validate. My computer starts like normal, but I have a message in the bottom right corner of my screen. When I try to validate my copy of windows, which is legit and I bought from Best Buy a few years ago, it states "We can't activate Windows on this device right now. You can try activating again later or go to the Store to buy genuine Windows. (0xc0000022)". Also important to know, my copy of windows worked fine until the update.

    :)
     
    HowardDahlJr, Aug 15, 2019
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  2. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Aug 15, 2019
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  3. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User
    windows 10 key

    Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?
     
    Easy Rhino, Aug 15, 2019
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  4. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    Windows 10 key no longer works

    windows 10 key

    Now that I have finally upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 will my Windows 8 key work with a fresh install of Windows 10?
     
    Easy Rhino, Aug 15, 2019
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