Windows 10: Windows 10 Re-Activation Woes

Discus and support Windows 10 Re-Activation Woes in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've recently received a used Windows 10 laptop. It was already registered by the previous owner, but in order to use the laptop, I needed to reset it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dallas Martin-Arsenault, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Windows 10 Re-Activation Woes


    I've recently received a used Windows 10 laptop. It was already registered by the previous owner, but in order to use the laptop, I needed to reset it first because of a forgotten password. It said it needed to be activated, with the watermark in the bottom of the screen. In the activation page, it says it "needs to be connected to the organization's activation server".

    :)
     
    Dallas Martin-Arsenault, Feb 1, 2023
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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, Feb 1, 2023
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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, Feb 1, 2023
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  4. skippy258 Win User

    Windows 10 Re-Activation Woes

    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 Why can't I activate Windows? - Microsoft Support

    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 Re-Activation Woes [​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, Feb 1, 2023
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