Hello scottarcher07,
Good day! I'm John DeV a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.
Please try the method below.
Press Windows key+I to open Settings
Select System > Activation > Update product key > Change product key.
Enter the generic product key below:
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
When prompted, Click Activate Product
If this doesn't work, Please try to temporarily disconnect from the Internet then try again.
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor