Windows 10: Windows says it's activated even though I haven't activated it

Discus and support Windows says it's activated even though I haven't activated it in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; How did this happen? It actually keeps crashing as well, might be relevant. submitted by /u/RGBonmyeverything [link] [comments]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/RGBonmyeverything, Dec 31, 2019.

  1. /U/RGBONMYEVERYTHING
    /u/RGBonmyeverything Win User

    Windows says it's activated even though I haven't activated it

    /u/RGBonmyeverything, Dec 31, 2019
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  2. QUBIT
    qubit Win User

    Windows activation . . .

    In the Windows activation status page is it still showing as activated, or do you have something like 3 days to do it in?
     
    qubit, Dec 31, 2019
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  3. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User
    Windows activation . . .

    And technically your correct. OEMs are only for one system tied to the motherboard. But you can still activate it over the phone on the automated activation but check the activation as qubit says
     
    Jetster, Dec 31, 2019
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  4. DANISHDEVIL
    DanishDevil Win User

    Windows says it's activated even though I haven't activated it

    Windows Activation?

    Windows will do this if it detects a significant (their word, questionable use) hardware change, and will ask you to reactivate.

    After a key has been activated X number of times, you will have to call to activate it.

    Couple of tips for the phone call: You can use your keypad, and when they're telling you keys, instead of saying "Repeat that" and "Continue" type 1 and 2. With these tips, that activation call will only last you about 4 and a half minutes.
     
    DanishDevil, Dec 31, 2019
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