I got it, but why does it not show my original key anymore?
The key is only validated now during installation to grant you a digital licence. It is actually safer as anybody accessing your pc cannot easily "steal" your key and use it elsewhere. Nothing to worry about.
Yes, very strange, the last 5 digits before the problems 6MT6Y
Now it's 3V66T
Robbie
It seems you upgraded from a VL install to get this default key initially : Windows 10 Pro VL-MAK - QJNXR-7D97Q-K7WH4-RYWQ8-6MT6Y ... that key is no longer supported - thus Windows changed it to the Pro Retail default key viz. -3V66T
Bought a new dell inspiron laptop came with window 10 home tried to format it and place windows 10 pro in its place but the thing keeps bring up the windows 10 home with the same key . must be in the bios, How can I use my new key to get windows 10 ...
Just completed a new build with Window 10 Home 64 Bit installed. Purchased the Software from Amazon. Tried to activate window but it refuses to activate.
CarolinaGuy
I recently changed motherboards on my Win 10 PC. I had set up a Microsoft account, which was working prior to changing any hardware. I am attempting to reactivate Win 10 under Settings / Activation / Troubleshoot, however, I seem to be getting an...
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