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‎06-27-2016 12:45 PM - edited ‎06-27-2016 12:46 PM

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OK that makes sense. Beginning with Windows 8 the Key Code is embedded in the BIOS. If you could get a Windows 8 OEM disk you could install it and it would just work (activate) without needing a Key Code. 

 

And if it ever had Windows 10 activated on it you can reinstall Windows 10 clean and it will just activate as soon as it is connected to the internet. 

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‎06-27-2016 12:56 PM

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... looks like the cd rom is having issues also, so one thing first, then the other ..seriously appreciate the help, you helped a lot..tyvm Have a great day..:)

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