Help needed with Win 10 OS

calp0l · 10 Feb 2017 at 05:33

Morning, so I woke up to this http://prntscr.com/e6sq6v I've never purchased any Win OS, Pbay ftw. Like this copy im running, Win 10 Pro came activated. But seems only for a year. I'm now being asked to enter a product key. Anyone know the best route for me to active my current copy I have installed without having to reinstall a fresh copy? I have looked on eby they are selling Windows 10 Pro Professional 64 bit Activation Product Key Code OEM. Not sure if thats what I need. Can anyone enlighten me please? Thanks

calp0l · 10 Feb 2017 at 08:54

ED I didnt upgrade from Win 7. I went on pby and got a cracked win10 os that was preactivated. But the activation is for a year it seems. There was no OEM/retail key provided. So I'll need a working key now I assume. Got any ideas where to get one? Google isn't much help atm. Also how much is a ok price?

calp0l · 10 Feb 2017 at 10:01

Orcvader;30489434 said:
Well there you go, keys from the bay usually have limits such as limited activations, time limits, etc which really makes them not worth it. Buy a proper key instead.

Ok, so as I've never purchased an OS todate, are you saying any proper key will activate the version of win10 pro im running now? If yes how much are they on average?

calp0l · 10 Feb 2017 at 11:26

I've found two different prices https://www.overclockers.co.uk/microsoft-windows-10-64-bit-dvd-oem-ms-kw9-00139-sw-172-ms.html £94.99 and £24.99 DOWNLOAD LINKS + GENUINE PRODUCT KEY. Is the main price difference due to DVD and Download links? Or something else?

calp0l · 10 Feb 2017 at 11:33

jpaul;30489900 said:
.. As ED said, if you originally had windows7 installed and have either a COA sticker or can get the OEM license from the BIOS, then re-install 7 and get the 10 home upgrade under assistive option

My original Dell Win 7 came with that code. But I'm on my 2nd build now with two differen't mobo's. And have used cracked win7 and win10 todate. I have no access to that Dell as two friends and I shot it to pieces with pump action shotguns. Yes it was fun and we loved it... I just need confirmation if I buy a OEM product code will it work in the Win10 Pro I'm running now on my current PC? Or should I buy a full new licence and do a full reinstall?

calp0l · 10 Feb 2017 at 11:56

Punt;30490005 said:
You don't need a full licence to do a full reinstall, you can still do that with an OEM, which is probably your best bet. Make sure you buy the OEM from a reputable dealer, eg. here, not a cheap key site or fleabay.

Thanks everyone for the help. OEM it is.