Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
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I am Confused about genuine activation
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Hasnat Khattak
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I previously pirated Windows. But then couldn't remove the key(I guess, its a long time, it would reactivate automatically after sometime).
I then in installation repair options, cleaned all drives to unallocated using diskpart, and made new outlook email which I entered in the new installation of Windows 10, so the pirated key won't be linked through my old email. It automatically activated without asking for a key to Windows 10 Home.
It says Windows is activated through digital license linked to your account, and also says OEM_DM channel, so maybe manufacturer put a key in the Desktop PC motherboard. The motherboard is used and bought separately. Not a part of branded system probably. I don't know if they put motherboards took out from branded system, its of ASUS.
Is it legitimately activated?
I mean I have OEM DM channel now, and installed genuine copy from official site, I don't think OEM_DM channel is something that can be pirated. The activation happened automatically and email I entered was not entered previously on the pirated windows. So please tell me in yes or no if the activation is legal? Also tell me the exact reason why this is gonna be legal or illegal.
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Darrell Gorter 1,471 Reputation points2024-05-08T21:22:31.88+00:00 Hello,
Open an elevated CMD prompt
run wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
This will attempt to pull the product key from the Motherboard if there is one embedded.
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Hasnat Khattak 0 Reputation points
2024-05-09T05:30:32.81+00:00 What does it mean to pull the key? Remove it or what? Tell me is the activation legit based on above?
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Hasnat Khattak 0 Reputation points
2024-05-09T05:31:51.1+00:00 Ok there is one key so now what you think is it legit?
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Darrell Gorter 1,471 Reputation points
2024-05-09T21:04:09.67+00:00 Hello,
That means that the Motherboard had a key deployed to it at the time of sale. That key is tied to that motherboard so it should be legit.
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S.Sengupta 17,311 Reputation points MVP2024-05-10T02:04:52.95+00:00 Since the motherboard is used, it's possible it came pre-installed with a Windows license from a previous branded system. However, such licenses are typically tied to the original machine and not transferable.
Performing a clean install and using a new email reduces the chances of the old, pirated license influencing activation.
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