Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro refusing to activate at all costs?

Discus and support Windows 10 Pro refusing to activate at all costs? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I had done a motherboard swap on my PC about 2 or 3 days ago, and passed my previous motherboard to my girlfriend. I migrated my Windows 10 Pro... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Qu1n73553n714l, Nov 7, 2018.

  1. Windows 10 Pro refusing to activate at all costs?


    I had done a motherboard swap on my PC about 2 or 3 days ago, and passed my previous motherboard to my girlfriend. I migrated my Windows 10 Pro installation to the new motherboard, and now I can't seem to reactivate. After having tried the method of removing the existing license key and multiple OS reinstalls, I've even went as far as purchasing an all-new license key in hopes that this would solve the issue, but as a result, I've now spent almost $300 on the license key via the built-in Store app and am still unable to activate my installation of Windows 10 Pro.


    If anyone knows how to rectify this issue, that would be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    Qu1n73553n714l, Nov 7, 2018
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  2. Windows 10 Activation Error: 0xC004F034

    Hi Greg,

    This error code is usually caused by a problem with the product key. For better assistance, we would like to clarify how you got the Windows 10 Pro? Is it supplied by a company?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter and try activating Windows 10 Pro again. To run the Activation troubleshooter, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button and select the Settings
      icon.
    • Choose Update & Security from the list.
    • Select Activation in the left pane of the window.
    • Click Troubleshoot.

    If your Windows 10 Pro is supplied by a company, we recommend that you get in touch with your organization's support for assistance with the activation.

    We'll be waiting to your reply.
     
    Gerard Qui, Nov 7, 2018
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  3. Can't upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro

    Hi Bill,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will assist you in the best possible ways.

    I suggest you to download and create an installation media for Windows 10 Pro form the link provided below:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10

    After the installation media is created, suggest you to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from the installation media. When the upgrade asks for product key, enter the product key purchased for Windows 10 Pro. If it does not accept, suggest you to skip the activation
    step. After the Operating System is installed, suggest you to activate by phone by following the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + R” and type “slui 4” and press Enter.
    • Select the Region from the list and click Next.
    • Call the Toll-Free number provided on top and can activate via phone.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 7, 2018
    #3
  4. 95Viper Win User

    Windows 10 Pro refusing to activate at all costs?

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    How long did you wait for activation?
    When I re-installed with a fresh install... it took a few hours to sync and activate.
    However, it did, finally, activate.
     
    95Viper, Nov 7, 2018
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