I activated Windows 8.1 with the Microsoft Toolkit and upgraded to Windows 10 successfully and Windows 10 is activated. Running the "slmgr.vbs /dli" command it tells me VOLUME_MAK chanell is that alright? Is this permanent activation?
I have that one, i can't seem to find the post but do I change it with the slmgr.vbs command? Thanks.
When you change the key, Windows will deactivate for a moment. However, it appears that HWID and edition are all that matter at this point on Microsoft's side, so Windows will reactivate with Microsoft's servers with the retail channel (as long as you are connected to the internet). I've done the above numerous times with different computers.
puu.sh/jiOWT/93821f3a66.png It was successful, also checked in the activation tab under settings and in system properties, it's activated. Now I guess it's permanently activated. Thank you, I guess it's SOLVED.
If i'm am on MAK channel (but my w10 already activated) the KMS runs in the background like in w8.1? Is it safer to switch to retail chanel?
If Windows 10 is permanently activated using a generic volume MAK, you don't need KMS regularly running in the background anymore. I would remove AutoKMS or whatever comparable software you've used in the past. If you still need KMS for something like Microsoft Office, I would reinstall it from the Office tab of MTK so you can be sure it doesn't interfere with your permanent Windows 10 activation in the future. It is considered safer to be on the retail channel rather than the volume MAK channel. Being on the retail channels appears to make one's Windows 10 activation indistinguishable from a computer updated from a legitimate Windows 7/8/8.1. Being on the volume MAK channel, however, shows that you likely upgraded from a pirated copy of Windows 7/8/8.1 using KMS or MAK activation. To move to the retail channel, follow the instructions in this thread.