Windows Key (This key didn't work...)

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

Hi, after I finished installing my new CPU and Mobo I found that my Windows Key that I bought at the store wasn't working anymore. I don't think this is normal, it ways: This key didn't work please check it and try again but this is the good key, I know it by heart because I entered it many times for reformats.

 

[Griffscavern]

You will need to call ms support about the key issue.

[babadoctor]

Hi, after I finished installing my new CPU and Mobo I found that my Windows Key that I bought at the store wasn't working anymore. I don't think this is normal, it ways: This key didn't work please check it and try again but this is the good key, I know it by heart because I entered it many times for reformats.

 

have u checked the key?

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

You will need to call ms support about the key issue.

If I bought it, does it give me the right to pirate it?

[Syntaxvgm]

Since it's a retail key, stick your old hardware in and deactivate it 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/181501-retrieving-your-windows-keyhow-deactivate-a-computer/

[Oshino Shinobu]

It may have been an OEM key, which can't be moved to a different board. I think that's how they work anyway. 

[iamdarkyoshi]

I stole your key! xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx lol

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

It may have been an OEM key, which can't be moved to a different board. I think that's how they work anyway. 

That make sense

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

Since it's a retail key, stick your old hardware in and deactivate it 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/181501-retrieving-your-windows-keyhow-deactivate-a-computer/

I sold the old board

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

Well im just gonna do "things" to make it work than

[Tim Drake]

Well im just gonna do "things" to make it work than

That's what I did.

 

So they only gave out free OEM Windows 10 keys and they spy on you for Windows 10.

 

#FuckWindows10

[iamdarkyoshi]

Well im just gonna do "things" to make it work than

This is seriously the funniest thing I have seen all day.

[Cvdasfg]

cant use it on a new mobo... BS i know.

[Griffscavern]

If I bought it, does it give me the right to pirate it?

If you bought it, its not pirating. If it's OEM, what the others suggested may work too. OEM versions are usually tied to the pc they were in. So you may be able to deactivate it like the others have said, and then install it to your pc with the new parts.

It's been 15 years since I used an OEM version. Retail can be transfered over, but you may need to call ms support for their help.

[iamdarkyoshi]

If you bought it, its not pirating. If it's OEM, what the others suggested may work too. OEM versions are usually tied to the pc they were in. So you may be able to deactivate it like the others have said, and then install it to your pc with the new parts.

It's been 15 years since I used an OEM version.

My windows 10 OS is literally the first genuine OS I have used. I bought $3,000 worth of computers for 600 bucks and they both had SSDs with windows 7 on them. Needless to say, one of them is my new rig, and I just upgraded the OS. I know it is genuine because I was part of the IT crew that installed it.

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

If you bought it, its not pirating. If it's OEM, what the others suggested may work too. OEM versions are usually tied to the pc they were in. So you may be able to deactivate it like the others have said, and then install it to your pc with the new parts.

It's been 15 years since I used an OEM version. Retail can be transfered over, but you may need to call ms support for their help.

Not sure if it's OEM or not, it's in a cardboard folder and there is things written in there like "stick this code on a computer"...

[Griffscavern]

My windows 10 OS is literally the first genuine OS I have used. I bought $3,000 worth of computers for 600 bucks and they both had SSDs with windows 7 on them. Needless to say, one of them is my new rig, and I just upgraded the OS. I know it is genuine because I was part of the IT crew that installed it.

Yeah I'd much rather pay the extra for retail. You also get ms support with it. If you have OEM you get stuck paying a bill for their support. Nope, not going to happen, they already get enough of my money. ;-)

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

That's what I did.

 

So they only gave out free OEM Windows 10 keys and they spy on you for Windows 10.

 

#FuckWindows10

To be honnest I don't care much, but im the kind of guy that change the installation settings, use duckduckgo instead of google and use T*r just because it come with a free vpn in

[Griffscavern]

Not sure if it's OEM or not, it's in a cardboard folder and there is things written in there like "stick this code on a computer"...

Did you buy it from a store or online? Your best bet is to call ms and see what they say. Imho.

[shedicus90]

when it comes to oem keys that used to be the case but from what i have read windows 10 dosent quite work that way. i suggest you call microsoft as i think they actually know they key for the system if its been used on a pc that you used with your email address and they will tell you the actuall key you need to enter. i also found out that all home keys are the same and all pro keys are the same when displayed but are not the activation key:/

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

Did you buy it from a store or online? Your best bet is to call ms and see what they say. Imho.

From a local store

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

I should have bought the other version (non OEM) but I dind't really knew about it, I just asked for a copy of Win 8 and that's that the seller gave me anyway it's 10 bucks saved on garbage

[xDArKzVeNoMx]

The "thing" worked

[iamdarkyoshi]

The "thing" worked

 

windowsloader by daz?

[Syntaxvgm]

windowsloader by daz?

from my recollection that uses the auto KMS method which may not work anymore ?