I have a Microsoft account with a Windows 10 digital license and recently I install a new motherboard and re-install a fresh Windows 10. However , once I tried signing and use the troubleshooter , I cannot find my new computer (name) list in the recent devices. I already login with a Microsoft account to Windows. but I still can't find the new computer in recent devices.
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If the underlying license (for the version that was used to upgrade to 10) was of the OEM variety (originally installed by the manufacturer) the license died when you changed motherboards.
I thought the digital license would be like FPP(Full Packaged Product) which could be transfer to another motherboard, so from what you mentioned above , I could still use my digital license which is bound to my old motherboard to a fresh Windows 10 installation if I login that computer with my Microsoft account.
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The upgraded Windows 10 carries with it the license from the version that was upgraded. OEM versions can't be transferred to new hardware.
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I recently purchased a refurbished HP laptop that came with Windows 10 Pro installed and has a 'WINDOWS 10 PRO FOR REFURB PCS' product key sticker. I then installed an SSD into the laptop and did a clean install of Windows 10 using an ISO image downloaded from Microsoft. However, the new install of Windows 10 automatically activated itself with a Windows 10 Home key that is apparently embedded in the laptop's BIOS.
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Is there any way to get back to Windows 10 Pro using the product key on the sticker? I already tried following Microsoft's directions by entering that key in the Activation page of Settings, but Windows says it is invalid.
Answers to a different question state that with a retail Windows 10 Pro key, one can modify the installer ISO to use that key automatically, and it will take precedence over the key in the BIOS. This is a possible solution, but one which I have not had time to try yet.
The answer I am looking for is a solution that is specifically known to work with a refurbisher's product key. If you don't know of such a solution, then simply leave the question unanswered. I am not looking for more suggestions of 'try reinstalling this way, maybe it will work'.
Windows 10 Pro Activation License Bug
John Lindgren
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I'm going to take a stab at this.
There is some important missing information in your question. Which edition of Windows 10 did you install?
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Windows 10 will automatically activate using a digital entitlement that is stored on Microsoft's servers and it is recognized as belonging to your system by a hash of various hardware and software components. It is one of the nice new features about Windows 10 that eliminates keeping track of the product key. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/windows-10-activation
But, it won't automatically change editions. Instead, if Windows can find a matching digital entitlement, or a product key in the BIOS, it will activate with that. Otherwise, Windows will require you to enter a product key matching the edition of Windows that was installed. You need to re-install with the proper edition.
I'm assuming you downloaded your .iso using the Windows Media Creation Tool? If not, download it and use it so you have a proper Windows setup disk or usb drive: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
If you follow the instructions below and Windows setup doesn't ask you which edition of Windows to install at Step 3, then you probably have a product key embedded in your BIOS. Here are instructions on how to modify the installation media so it will always prompt you for what edition of windows to install (thanks to Daniel B for pointing this out): http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-select-pro-edition-while-installing-windows-10/
To install with pro (or home):
This is how Windows works, and I'm confident Windows will activate automatically. However, if necessary, after being sure you installed Windows Pro (instead of home like you have), you can activate by entering any previous Windows 7 Pro, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro (even refurb) license key. Sometimes stickers for older license keys are still present on refurbished computers. As of the date of this posting, yes, you can still upgrade for FREE from a previous OS to Windows 10, and that will likely never change.
Changing only the hard drive will not impact Windows digital entitlement validity.
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There is a faster and easier way to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro if you have the product key for Windows 10 Pro For Refurbished and your Windows was activated as Windows 10 Home.
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
This key is used from Windows 10 Pro when installing. It will not activate.
slmgr /upk
This will remove the previous Product Key
slmgr /ipk XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
This will install your product key. Where XXXX is your product key located in the sticker of WINDOWS 10 PRO FOR REFURB PCS
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The problem you are having is because you are probably using a install disk meant for a OEM install. The refurbished license will only work with an install using media made for refurbish license. Get your hands on a disk labeled 'Preinstallation disc for Microsoft Refurbishers.'
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