I downloaded ESD and converted to ISO - Created a VM - Ran the installer and it is fully activated through my KMS Server. I did not do anything. I even installed Office 2016 and completed the activation through KMS server. Both working fine and am enjoying it.
OK i have upgraded from my legit windows 8.1 and windows 10 is activated. I now want to do a clean install so which method do I do it: 1. Open the setup and do a format clean install that way whilst logged into windows OR 2. Restart pc and boot from usb stick, format and do clean install this way. The reason I ask is how on earth does it activate when you format? does it link your account to windows 10 and activate it so next time you do a windows 10 install from your microsoft account it will just activate it? Let me know asap guys Thanks Jamie
Most will activate Office after it was converted to Volume . there's even an online host atm (kms.xspace.in).
Just boot from usb. It links your hardware ID in MS servers. After install when you go online it will activate automatically even without MSA.
I doubt what would happen if one upgraded Win7/8.1 Enterprise activated with VL_MAK key which is permanent? As Enterprise SKU is not qualified for free upgrade it should not activate at all but who knows?