Windows 10: Windows Key Activation

Discus and support Windows Key Activation in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Just want to make sure that I am correct on this? I owned my previous computer since 2015.I was forced to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10.My Motherboard... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Jeremy Burc, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. Windows Key Activation


    Just want to make sure that I am correct on this? I owned my previous computer since 2015.I was forced to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10.My Motherboard and Processor burnt out last week, so I replaced them.Now I am told because I upgraded from 7 to 10 that support will not give me a Activation Key?Why am I not able to have a Product Key for something that I bought and was forced to upgrade years ago? So when I am forced to upgrade to 11 and have to one day replace my Motherboard and Processor again will I have to buy it all over again? Seems like a bit of a scam.

    :)
     
    Jeremy Burc, Nov 12, 2023
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  2. 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, Nov 12, 2023
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  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Nov 12, 2023
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  4. FX-GMC Win User

    Windows Key Activation

    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, Nov 12, 2023
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