How to activate my Windows 10?

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by k3lt, Oct 26, 2015.

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  1. xinso

    xinso MDL Guru

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    #21 xinso, Nov 18, 2015
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    Have you guys asked him to show activation status?
     
  2. Gharlane00

    Gharlane00 MDL Addicted

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    #22 Gharlane00, Nov 18, 2015
    He probably needs to first run the slmgr commands to make his install forget that it ever had a KMS activation. Once it is completely in a non activated state it should take the retail 8.1 Pro key and run with it.
     
  3. odiebugs1

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    #23 odiebugs1, Nov 18, 2015
    No, but he said it worked. And you and I know that KMS to gen will work, but ABB said it was the previous retail key.
     
  4. odiebugs1

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    #24 odiebugs1, Nov 18, 2015
    That's it, I never read where he uninstalled the key, only KMS, didn't catch it.
     
  5. k3lt

    k3lt MDL Member

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    #25 k3lt, Nov 18, 2015
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    I had KMS Pico generated key, that's why it wouldn't take my legit 8.1 Pro key.. after changing the key to generic 10 Pro one - i was able to use my 8.1 Pro key and activate, it's simple.
     
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