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Windows 10 deactivated after BIOS update?
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When my windows (retail) got deactivated due to bios update I used my windows 8 key (upgraded from 7) and they gave me windows 10 key. So you don't have to give them 7.
Also I used UK number 0344 800 2400 instead windows support function within 10 (it connects with America, at least it did for me when I tried).
what edition of win7 do u have?
the reason am asking is because if it's home premium and if you give them that key they will only give you a win10 home key even tho you've upgraded from win8.1 pro which gives you win 10 pro
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SUCCESS: I typed the following to notepad and pasted it into session, straight away Window 10 Retail Key
my windows 10 deactivated after i did a firmware update on the motherboard
my windows 8 key was Key: **************************************
i had windows 10 clean installed and activated, did bios update and then it de activated
it is a full retail key
windows 10 upgrade was from within windows 8.1
it activated
i then did a clean install
and again it activated
, i changed gfx card
the motherboard had to have a firmware update to make the gfx card work
once i had updated bios and installed card windows deactivated
Error code: 0xC004C003
i had a full retail version of windows 8.1, i am entitled to a windows 10 retail key as per the EULA section 4b
also please see this link
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-10-faq
in particular this text:
Yes. Once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on the same device. You won’t need a product key for re-activations on the same hardware. If you make a meaningful change to your hardware, you may need to contact customer support to help with activation.
I have been advised to re-install previously, this is unreasonable as I have a fully licensed 8.1 Retail Key I would like the same to replace the Windows 10 key that is no longer working
thank you
my windows 10 deactivated after i did a firmware update on the motherboard
my windows 8 key was Key: **************************************
i had windows 10 clean installed and activated, did bios update and then it de activated
it is a full retail key
windows 10 upgrade was from within windows 8.1
it activated
i then did a clean install
and again it activated
, i changed gfx card
the motherboard had to have a firmware update to make the gfx card work
once i had updated bios and installed card windows deactivated
Error code: 0xC004C003
i had a full retail version of windows 8.1, i am entitled to a windows 10 retail key as per the EULA section 4b
also please see this link
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-10-faq
in particular this text:
Yes. Once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on the same device. You won’t need a product key for re-activations on the same hardware. If you make a meaningful change to your hardware, you may need to contact customer support to help with activation.
I have been advised to re-install previously, this is unreasonable as I have a fully licensed 8.1 Retail Key I would like the same to replace the Windows 10 key that is no longer working
thank you
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you guys think I'll have any luck in getting them to reactive my windows after i changed Processor and Mobo? went from a sabertooth rev1 to rev2 and now it's saying not genuine .
on a more random note I have a spare SSD that has windows 7 on it, I could in theory upgrade that to 10 and then use that as my primary SSD. That would be registered with my current hardware, would i then be able to use that key on my current install? or some kind of backup image transfer?
on a more random note I have a spare SSD that has windows 7 on it, I could in theory upgrade that to 10 and then use that as my primary SSD. That would be registered with my current hardware, would i then be able to use that key on my current install? or some kind of backup image transfer?
is your win7 retail or OEM?
if it's retail then MS will/should give you a win10 retail key.
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was OEM so I'm out of luck i feel. aleast i have a spare though, would just rather not have to start afresh on that other SSD just to transfer it to my faster 840 pro.
whats actaully the worst that will happen from running non activated windows 10? theres that annoying watermark in the bottom right but anything else?
some settings will be blocked, also i think it stops working after 30 days
Just did this and through remote access they provided me with a new retail key. Thanks for the advice!
So basically,
You upgrade from a Windows 7, 8, 8.1 install and you are activated on Win 10.
You need to change Hardware,
Retail channel -> get a retail key, stay activated.
OEM channel -> within 12 months, reinstall previous OS on new hardware, activate and then upgrade again.
OEM channel -> outside 12 months, buy another licence for Win 10 or stay with Win 7, 8, 8.1.
Seems very fair if it works like that. No one is a loser.
You upgrade from a Windows 7, 8, 8.1 install and you are activated on Win 10.
You need to change Hardware,
Retail channel -> get a retail key, stay activated.
OEM channel -> within 12 months, reinstall previous OS on new hardware, activate and then upgrade again.
OEM channel -> outside 12 months, buy another licence for Win 10 or stay with Win 7, 8, 8.1.
Seems very fair if it works like that. No one is a loser.
Are you serious
User upgrades to Win10 which comes with DX12.
User now wants to install a brand new DX12 capable card.
User finds out the only way to get his new card to run is to update the bios.
This is going to be one of the more common problems when upgrading to Win10.
I wish people in this part of the forums were a bit more helpful and a bit less prone to making assumptions when people ask questions.
Are you afraid of the fact they have given you a choice about the data they collect?
And if you're worried about the privacy with w10, you may as well live in a cave alone as everything, everywhere collects data about us.
I think I would rather have my PCs working at peak efficiency rather than wasting time sending microsoft data they don't need.