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  1. windows 8 activation key needed - Microsoft Community

    With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more. When …

  2. Windows 8 - buying a new key using the activation window

    Jan 18, 2014 · The question that I'm trying to find an answer to is if I will be given the key using the "Buy new key" option on the activation dialog box inside Windows itself as there is no mention of this at all …

  3. Windows 8.1 Activation Error 0xC004F012 - Microsoft Community

    Feb 1, 2014 · The windows says the key is not available, I tried phone activation, windows keeps loading and never gives me the numbers for the activation... I tried everything in my confort zone to fix it and …

  4. Windows activation - Microsoft Community

    May 6, 2024 · Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this. 1 Where did you get your Windows licence was that pre-installed on the PC or did you purchase a full retail Windows licence from Microsoft or from a …

  5. Ive never seen it say activate windows before on my pc now it …

    Feb 4, 2023 · Hello Dana. I'm Greg, here to help you with this. How was Windows 10 originally Activated on the PC? Did it come preinstalled from Factory, was it Upgraded with free or paid Upgrade, or was …

  6. windows 8.1 single language not upgrade - Microsoft Community

    If you have an OEM Windows 8 product key and want to clean install Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Update, then you would need to enter a generic key below to install unactivated with, and change the …

  7. Activating Windows 10 on a brand new PC - Microsoft Community

    Dec 28, 2017 · Hi Karlas. I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you. A new PC with WIndows 10 should already be activated with a Product Key embedded in …

  8. Update laptop with brand new SSD - Microsoft Community

    Aug 19, 2022 · If you have an OEM Windows 8 product key and want to clean install Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Update, then you would need to enter a generic key below to install unactivated with, …

  9. Do i need product key to reinstall windows 8? - Microsoft Community

    Dec 30, 2012 · With Windows 8, Microsoft has changed from stickers that have the product key that the user has to type in when installing the operating system to new BIOS embedded product keys. The …

  10. Media Center upgrade key voor Windows 8 - Microsoft Community

    Dec 24, 2012 · Uiteindelijk heb ik MCE opnieuw verwijderd en via de automatische telefonische support de Windows 8 Pro key weer geactiveerd. Hoe kan ik mijn 2 overige PC's met elk hun eigen Product …