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04-06-2018 09:28 PM
I broke my hp laptop and want to transfer the windows10 from the laptop to a new hp PC so i called Microsoft and they told me to come here. Where do i get my activation key?
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04-08-2018 08:35 PM
I don't know where do uou get the CD (CD ? No, no CD for Windows 10, a CD is not big enough). Please try the following option given you upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 already
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10
(a)Create Windows 10 installation media,
(b) Use installation media (DVD, not CD) or USB to install,
Windows 10 will activate itself using a key embedded in BIOS of your machine.
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04-07-2018 02:59 AM
Did you upgrade/downgrade your machine ? Why you need activation key in the first place because Windows 10 will activate automatically.
But if you wish, the key is in the BIOS of your machine, please use the following tool to get it:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
When run this tool, it produces a report, scroll down to Software Management section. Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 product key is in there.
You can also use the following tool to find out:
https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
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04-07-2018 10:14 AM - edited 04-07-2018 04:54 PM
My laptop wont turn on, the reason I need the key is because I downloaded windows 10 fresh from the CD on a pc that previously had Windows 7 and its asking for an activation key.
04-08-2018 08:35 PM
I don't know where do uou get the CD (CD ? No, no CD for Windows 10, a CD is not big enough). Please try the following option given you upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 already
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10
(a)Create Windows 10 installation media,
(b) Use installation media (DVD, not CD) or USB to install,
Windows 10 will activate itself using a key embedded in BIOS of your machine.
Regards.
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Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
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