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Windows Activation
I'm unable to activate my version of WIn10. It is installed on a Compaq machine which I bought from new and originally was running Win7. I ran an update at some point and upgraded to Win10 but I didn't activate it (I'm not sure why).
Last night an update ran and I have what appears to be an new install (there is a windows.old folder on the c drive). When I click to activate it says that my previous operating system (Win7) wasn't activated. I have tried inputting a new product key (using the serial on the sticker of the box for the Win7 license) but it is not accepted.
I have seen that there are license keys for sale on ebay. System properties says I am running Windows 10 Educational, if I was to buy one of these keys would it fix the problem. Or else how can I fix this.
Thanks.