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It was activated before now it says windows can't activate. Try Again Later.

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It was activated before now it says windows can't activate. Try Again Later.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/422917-if-you-upgrade-hardware-w-windows-10-you-will-have-to-buy-it/

 

re enter key. or  you have 2 options

install 7/8.1 and upgrade to back to 10

 

or "legally pirate it" and never worry about upgrading hardware  again.

 

 

 

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You can't even upgrade the Bios on the same motherboard?

Well that's cool seeing as my Z97 requires a Bios upgrade for support with new CPU's if I want one eventually.

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http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/422917-if-you-upgrade-hardware-w-windows-10-you-will-have-to-buy-it/

 

re enter key. or  you have 2 options

install 7/8.1 and upgrade to back to 10

 

or "legally pirate it" and never worry about upgrading hardware  again.

I updated my bios I didn't buy a new mobo. It's also oem.

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http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/422917-if-you-upgrade-hardware-w-windows-10-you-will-have-to-buy-it/

 

re enter key. or  you have 2 options

install 7/8.1 and upgrade to back to 10

 

or "legally pirate it" and never worry about upgrading hardware  again.

Also my key starts with 3 zeros which windows says it can't have.

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try running this cmd.

slmgr.vbs /ato

if fails then this

http://www.howtogeek.com/206329/how-to-find-your-lost-windows-or-office-product-keys/

and renter key

I tried method 2 and it doesn't work.

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I tried method 2 and it doesn't work.

hmmm/

 

 

 

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hmmm/

Used software called produkey to get the key windows says that is couldn't activate with this key and to go to the settings for more information.

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Used software called produkey to get the key windows says that is couldn't activate with this key and to go to the settings for more information.

Gotta love MS.

 

 

 

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Gotta love MS.

I am transferring to an ssd(unistall then reinstalling) so I was going to activate before that should I just call ms now to activate or should I transfer to sdd first then call?

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I am transferring to an ssd(unistall then reinstalling) so I was going to activate before that should I just call ms now to activate or should I transfer to sdd first then call?

there probbly gonig to tell you to install 7/8.1 and upgrade agian.

 

 

 

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there probbly gonig to tell you to install 7/8.1 and upgrade agian.

I guess I am going to have too.

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there probbly gonig to tell you to install 7/8.1 and upgrade agian.

Windows.old is there, but it says it can't go back.

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I guess I am going to have too.

or  :ph34r:  :ph34r:  :ph34r:  and not deal with shit. 

 

 

 

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Windows.old is there, but it says it can't go back.

your supposed to be able to go back...what does it say?

 

 

 

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your supposed to be able to go back...what does it say?

It says the files were removed.

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It says the files were removed.

hmmm did you remove any files that might be realted to it?

 

 

 

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hmmm did you remove any files that might be realted to it?

No.

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Thread moved to Troubleshooting section for greater visibility.

Please try and look for where you post should go, before posting. Thank you! :)

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hmmm did you remove any files that might be realted to it?

Called first time they told me to wait like 2 hours becasue the server was overloaded then they said to wait 24 to 48 hours. 

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Called first time they told me to wait like 2 hours becasue the server was overloaded then they said to wait 24 to 48 hours. 

LoL

 

 

 

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LoL

Do you think I can just install it on ssd and then activate then when the servers are working or what ever?

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Do you think I can just install it on ssd and then activate then when the servers are working or what ever?

Are you sure you're using the Product KEY from produkey and not the Product ID?

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Are you sure you're using the Product KEY from produkey and not the Product ID?

Yes.

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