Windows 10: Windows Activation after fresh reinstall of Windows 10.

Hello, I have an HP Laptop that I have been using for some time. Yesterday I decided to reinstall windows because I was having some issues with my computer, the reset fixed the issues I was having but I have a new problem. Although I had a genuine copy of windows 10, when I go to product activation it says otherwise. I am getting the error shown in the screenshot attached. I have a connection to the internet so this error made no sense to me, when I ran the troubleshooter it said it can't activate windows on this device right now. I think there might be some kind of internet error, as although I have a connection my network adapter can be odd and not work sometimes. If anyone could help me figure out how to get my product key working again that would be great, thank you.



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Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

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.

 

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.