Windows 10: Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed

Discus and support Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I have activated Windows 10 years ago on my PC and now it is asking me to renew the subscription as soon it will expire. I am not sure how this is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by SpoolEtto8, Apr 1, 2021.

  1. Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed


    Hi, I have activated Windows 10 years ago on my PC and now it is asking me to renew the subscription as soon it will expire. I am not sure how this is possible, as it never happened to me and I didn't get a timed Windows. However, I think the problem lies within the fact my account is now linked to my university account. Could it be that my university's Windows access has expired and my PC has been warning me about that? If that is the case, how can I remove it? I don't need my university's Windows as I already have my license.


    Thanks in advance

    :)
     
    SpoolEtto8, Apr 1, 2021
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  2. NavyLCDR Win User

    Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant asking for product key


    So make sure that you are attempting to upgrade to the Home Single Language Edition. The "about" system settings screen will tell you if it is 32-bits or 64-bits (operating system):


    Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed [​IMG]


    Using the media creation tool, you want the matching 32-bit or 64-bit Single Language Edition:


    Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed [​IMG]


    From the Windows 10 ISO download site, it's just listed as Single Language Edition:


    Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed [​IMG]


    Doing an upgrade to the correct edition Anniversary Update should not ask for a product key.
     
    NavyLCDR, Apr 1, 2021
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  3. dalchina Win User
    Why was I not asked for a product key when upgrading to Win 10?

    According to your spec you have Win 10 Pro, but perhaps that doesn't reflect your PC.

    You haven't stated which edition of Win 10 you have on this machine, nor what your Win 10 key is for.

    For example, if you already have Win 10 Pro and your key is Win 10 Home, that would be a retrograde step.

    For interest only:
    Change Product Key in Windows 10

    More on product key if you search this list or look at 'Related Tutorials' in the above.
    Windows 10 Tutorial Index
     
    dalchina, Apr 1, 2021
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  4. Sher Amo Win User

    Windows product key asks for renewal but not needed

    Product key

    Hi Megan,

    A product key is used when activating a software.
    To help us determine the appropriate troubleshooting steps that can resolve your concern, we'd like to ask the following questions:

    • What product are you trying to activate?
    • Are you looking for the product key to activate your Office application?
    • Which version of Office are you trying to activate? To check this, you can perform the steps posted on this
      link.
    • Are you looking for the product key to activate your Windows?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Sher Amo, Apr 1, 2021
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