Windows 10 activation


  1. Posts : 39
    win7 home premium 64 bit
       #1

    Windows 10 activation


    Hi,
    I purchased/installed windows 10 pro from ebay (CoA). I enter the PK and windows does get activated.
    <This PC><properties> displays: "Windows is activated" . I'm used to seeing a genuine stamp on the left
    side of the screen, it's not there.
    Has windows dropped this or do I need to do something?
    Thanks,
    Keith
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  2. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
       #2

    You are fine.
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  3. Posts : 15,027
    Windows 10 IoT
       #3

    That's normal for Windows 10. Also look in Settings > Update & security > Activation, it will say activated with a Product key or activated with a digital license.
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  4. Posts : 39
    win7 home premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Yes but he last 5 characters of the PK are not what I entered.
    Windows 10 activation-active.jpg
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  5. Posts : 15,027
    Windows 10 IoT
       #5

    I can't explain that, I have no idea why they don't match?
    Did you actually get a COA sticker with the key on it? Or just a photo shot of it?
    Did you clean install, or do a change product key to an already installed Windows 10?
    This utility might get you some better info, https://www.tenforums.com/software-ap...7-showkey.html
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