Posted March 28, 2015 So I uninstalled my product key on the laptop and used in on my new desktop, but every three hours or so, windows says I have to activate windows? Thought i did that when installing windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 28, 2015 So I uninstalled my product key on the laptop and used in on my new desktop, but every three hours or so, windows says I have to activate windows? Thought i did that when installing windows just reactivate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 28, 2015 Author just reactivate it. Oh, forgot to mention. It says my product key doesnt work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 28, 2015 Oh, forgot to mention. It says my product key doesnt work retype it if that fails, call ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 31, 2015 It says my product key doesnt work The key is machine specific. It is tied to your laptop's specs and will not work on a desktop install. sorry but it is fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 31, 2015 The key is machine specific. It is tied to your laptop's specs and will not work on a desktop install. sorry but it is fact. This is incorrect. You can use it on as many machines as you want, as long as its not at the same time. And going back to the OP, how do you "uninstall" your product key? lol... Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it. Take some time, and explain your issue, please! Spoiler If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/ Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) So I uninstalled my product key on the laptop and used in on my new desktop, but every three hours or so, windows says I have to activate windows? Thought i did that when installing windows Hey just for your information if the product key doesn't work then just use Microsoft toolkit to activate the windows -snip- Edited April 1, 2015 by foxhound590 link breaches coc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 31, 2015 Hey just for your information if the product key doesn't work then just use Microsoft toolkit to activate the windows -snip- You do realize this isn't a Microsoft piece of software right? Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it. Take some time, and explain your issue, please! Spoiler If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/ Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 1, 2015 You do realize this isn't a Microsoft piece of software right? I know that but this way he can atleast activate his windows on both the devices incase the product key doesn't work!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 1, 2015 Right heres the rundown of why this won't work. Firstly the Laptop probably has an OEM Licence which is only able to be activated on one system, the one the OEM Manufactured. Secondly the "Microsoft Toolkit" Isn't a Microsoft sanctioned tool and by using it you are promoting piracy which is against the CoC as it would fall under the "Cracks" Part of the CoC: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/95599-linus-tech-tips-forum-code-of-conduct/ 6. Piracy, Copyright Material, Cracks and Product Keys "Copyright Material" is any material protected by legally recognized copyright; "Piracy" is the unauthorized copying of software or any material subject to copyright; "Cracks" are programs that disable copy-protection technology; A "Key" is a combination of numbers and/or letters required for software installation. You may not request, distribute, link to or enable any activities which involve the procurement or distribution of pirated software, product cracks or keys or the supply, exchange or distribution of any copyright material including TV recordings. Doing so may result in the termination of your account without notice. In addition, any of the following violations are grounds for action being taken on your post and/or account: Seeking help to create or find cracks. Seeking missing files that are supplied with copyrighted installation CD(s) Admitting to being involved in the distribution of copyrighted software/media, cracks and product keys. Requesting or discussing the trade, sale, exchange or supply of any copyrighted material including (but not limited) to TV recordings, DVDs, movies, music, software etc. Identifying torrents sources or websites where copyright material may be obtained. Provide or request login details for restricted websites. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of our management. Main Machine: 16 inch MacBook Pro (2021), Apple M1 Pro (10 CPU, 16 GPU Core), 512GB SDD, 16GB RAM Gaming Machine: Acer Nitro 5, Core i7 10750H, RTX 3060 (L) 6GB, 1TB SSD (Boot), 2TB SSD (Storage), 32GB DDR4 RAM Other Tech: iPhone 15 Pro Max, Series 6 Apple Watch (LTE), AirPods Max, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PS3, Xbox 360 Network Gear: TP Link Gigabit 24 Port Switch, TP-Link Deco M4 Mesh Wi-Fi, M1 MacMini File & Media Server with 8TB of RAID 1 Storage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 1, 2015 Right heres the rundown of why this won't work. Firstly the Laptop probably has an OEM Licence which is only able to be activated on one system, the one the OEM Manufactured. Secondly the "Microsoft Toolkit" Isn't a Microsoft sanctioned tool and by using it you are promoting piracy which is against the CoC as it would fall under the "Cracks" Part of the CoC: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/95599-linus-tech-tips-forum-code-of-conduct/ Well i guess you are right and i apologise for promoting piracy!!!! and i promise that i wont promote it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 1, 2015 If you dont work... you can also go install Linux/Ubuntu it free Magical Pineapples
