Windows 10: WIndows Activation Key

Discus and support WIndows Activation Key in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I just got this PC from best buy and when I tried to change sound settings on it it says I need an activation key. I don't have one and it says it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by RayquazaKing04, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. RAYQUAZAKING04
    RayquazaKing04 Win User

    WIndows Activation Key


    I just got this PC from best buy and when I tried to change sound settings on it it says I need an activation key. I don't have one and it says it would come with the PC but couldn't find anything. I contacted Best Buy and it would cost money to help. I just want to talk to people on CSGO with my Xbox headset but won't let me. I got this pc on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

    :)
     
    RayquazaKing04, Feb 29, 2020
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  2. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User

    activate windows 7 oem key

    There is no difference between the OEM disc and the Retail disc with Windows 7. A retail disc will accept a OEM or Retail key, and vise versa.

    If the OEM Key wasn't going to work with the disc you have, it would have stopped you during the install when it first asked you for the key, not during activation.

    What is likely the problem is that, since the OEM version has already been activated once, it is failing activation again. Activate it over the phone using the option given to you on the failed activation screen, and you shouldn't have a problem activating it.
     
    newtekie1, Feb 29, 2020
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  3. FX-GMC
    FX-GMC Win User
    Windows 8.1 pro + WMC key activation

    This worked for me last time with a Win 8 key.

    Install Windows 8.1 and enter KMS key during setup. Once in windows change product key to my Windows 8 key. Go to add features and enter my WMC add-on key. Drink a beer to a job well done.
     
    FX-GMC, Feb 29, 2020
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  4. ERIXX
    erixx Win User

    WIndows Activation Key

    Windows 8.1 pro + WMC key activation

    yeah, just don't forget that MCE gives you a new Windows key.... I had activation errors untill I entered the MCE key....
     
    erixx, Feb 29, 2020
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