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Clean install after upgrade and now not activated: troubleshooting
Some months ago I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 pro. I recently did a clean install, spent hrs setting up the system the way I wanted and then received a prompt about activation. After this I did another clean install of Windows 10 Pro N with the same result.
No hardware was changed in this process.
My questions are:
- Is there a way to query the Microsoft database to confirm my license?
- What do the licenses specify. Is it just home/pro/enterprise and with/without media bells and whistles (N)?
- Does it matter if you select personal vs business in the set-up process (after install)?
- Can it take some time for the activation to register? e.g. If I left my system running for a week, would the system eventually recognize the computer in the database?
- Should I try the home edition? It was definitely a pro license, but at least I would be trying something ... out of other ideas.