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Discus and support Windows licensing confusion in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have 4 Windows PCs and am quite confused as to their licenses. I want to dispose of a couple of older ones, but want to preserve my retail licenses... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Romeo987, Nov 19, 2024.

  1. ROMEO987
    Romeo987 Win User

    Windows licensing confusion


    I have 4 Windows PCs and am quite confused as to their licenses. I want to dispose of a couple of older ones, but want to preserve my retail licenses as best I can.When I do slmgr /dlv, all 4 report "Retail channel", Product Key Channel Retail, Status Licensed, Rearm Count 1001.All 4 PCs report "Activated with a Digital License linked to your Microsoft Account".Sounds Easy and unambiguous..but no!I know that many years ago I purchased 2 only full Windows 7 licenses with CDs and product keys, which were subsequently upgraded to Windows 10 Digital Licenses and only the generic key ever appears n

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    Romeo987, Nov 19, 2024
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    95Viper Win User
    95Viper, Nov 19, 2024
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  3. PSYKO12
    psyko12 Win User
    Windows licensing - confusion

    So I just need to get a hold of Win 7 Pro with MAK? Hehe I've been to that site but I'm still *Confused Windows licensing confusion :confused: as ever haha sorry... Thanks
     
    psyko12, Nov 19, 2024
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    psyko12 Win User

    Windows licensing confusion

    Windows licensing - confusion

    Alright thanks for the links and information, might hit up those partner/retailer places and inquire about it. Thank you for clearing things =] *Big Grin Windows licensing confusion :D *Respect :respect:
     
    psyko12, Nov 19, 2024
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