[Solved] Windows 10 activation problem

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by malcm, Jan 28, 2017.

  1. malcm

    malcm MDL Novice

    Jan 28, 2017
    5
    0
    0
    #1 malcm, Jan 28, 2017
    Last edited: Feb 4, 2017
  2. OldMX

    OldMX MDL Addicted

    Jul 30, 2009
    538
    229
    30
    Perhaps you may need to perform a clean install?
     
  3. malcm

    malcm MDL Novice

    Jan 28, 2017
    5
    0
    0
    According to the support, this is not the normal behavior. They are sure that the key should work on the system without a clean install. I'm suspecting this too but it seems equally strange that two different Microsoft support technicians made the same error... I'll give this problem another few days and I will try reinstalling.
     
  4. lobo11

    lobo11 TOMAHAWK CHOP

    Feb 16, 2012
    6,584
    5,362
    210
    #4 lobo11, Jan 28, 2017
    Last edited: Jan 28, 2017
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  5. malcm

    malcm MDL Novice

    Jan 28, 2017
    5
    0
    0
    I created a restore point before issuing those commands.
    I tried with a clean install and I'm still getting the same error on different machines. The key must be for a different edition or I'm one of the unluckiest persons installing Windows. It's strange that the technician didn't catch it. Just to be sure I will download and test the different versions of Windows enterprise the key could be for. The most probable suspect is the LTSB. I will keep you updated.
     
  6. malcm

    malcm MDL Novice

    Jan 28, 2017
    5
    0
    0
    Thank you, I didn't know that program. Windows 10 Enterprise RTM, by the way.
     
  7. malcm

    malcm MDL Novice

    Jan 28, 2017
    5
    0
    0
    Like I suspected, it's a LTSB key. Thank you for your answers.