Windows 10: Windows 7 key not working on 10

Discus and support Windows 7 key not working on 10 in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I got an old computer from my parents that had some corrupted files on the hard drive so i formatted the drive and reinstalled Windows on it. It was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Alences, Nov 21, 2020.

  1. ALENCES
    Alences Win User

    Windows 7 key not working on 10


    I got an old computer from my parents that had some corrupted files on the hard drive so i formatted the drive and reinstalled Windows on it. It was Windows 7 when they had it and i installed Windows 10 on the computer. When i go to activate the Windows 7 product key it says it is not valid. I am not sure why the product key is not working and yes i checked the key 4 times and all the letters and numbers are correct. I am installing updates on it now and will try again when that is done. Is there a reason why that product key will not work? Only thing i can think of is that it is a Windows 7 key but i thought all keys from 7 to 8 would work for 10.

    :)
     
    Alences, Nov 21, 2020
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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, Nov 21, 2020
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  3. KURSAH
    Kursah Win User
    windows 10 key

    I just did a deployment last night with a fresh 10 install using the newest ISO and a 7 Pro key, worked like a charm. Glad yours worked for you as well. *Toast :toast:
     
    Kursah, Nov 21, 2020
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  4. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User

    Windows 7 key not working on 10

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Nov 21, 2020
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