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    NavyLCDR

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       New 13 Apr 2017 #11

    Did the computer have Windows 10 Pro on it before, or Windows 10 Home?

    You might have to do Ctrl + Shift + FN + F10 if the function key is assigned a special function like volume down. Without the FN key, you might actually be pressing Ctrl + Shift + Volume Down
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  3. gladstone

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       New 13 Apr 2017 #12

    It must have been win 10 home edition. If need be, I will buy another copy of home edition.
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       New 13 Apr 2017 #13

    gladstone said: View Post
    It must have been win 10 home edition. If need be, I will buy another copy of home edition.
    If it was Home Edition, why not just try installing Windows 10 Home on it instead of Windows 10 Pro? When it asks you for a product key, just click on the link that says "I Don't Have A Product Key".
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       New 13 Apr 2017 #14

    Ya there`s no need to buy anything.
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  7. gladstone

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       New 13 Apr 2017 #15

    Ok Thanks Guys....
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  8. gladstone

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       New 14 Apr 2017 #16

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    ctrl+shift-f3 Worked this time. Windows 10 Home is activated. Thanks again...
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       New 14 Apr 2017 #17

    Glad it worked for you!
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