Windows 10: Windows 10 won't activate

Discus and support Windows 10 won't activate in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; From what I can piece together, I had Windows 8 that I upgraded to Windows 10 ages ago. At some point, I must have done something to attach it to my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Zach MeyerCN, Aug 24, 2023.

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    Windows 10 won't activate


    From what I can piece together, I had Windows 8 that I upgraded to Windows 10 ages ago. At some point, I must have done something to attach it to my Live account because before I rebuilt my PC, Windows Activation said I didn't have a product key and instead had a digital license attached to my Live account. Everything I read online said I was fine to continue on with the rebuild and Windows would automatically activate when I logged into my Live account. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Everytime I try to reactivate Windows via the troubleshooter, I choose the "I changed hardware recently

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