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reactivate my windows
I built my PC more than 10 years ago, and recently did some upgrading, including a full wipe and reinstall of the O.S., but the friend who helped me with it all accidentally put the wrong type of O.S on. I think he put a window pro on and not the normal…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-25T00:01:06.0666667+00:00
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BRIAN NELSON
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commented 2026-03-01T07:14:40.8633333+00:00
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Norah-L
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PRODUCT KEY FOR WINDOWS 8
HOW DO I FIND MY PRODUCT KEY FOR WINDOWS 8.1. THE STICKER ON THE BACK OF LAPTOP IS FADED AND CANNOT READ IT. THE PRODUCT KEY ON SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOT VALID
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-27T17:02:24.56+00:00
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Monique Menoutis
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edited the question 2026-02-27T17:16:57.17+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
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"error code 0x80072f8f"
Andre Klupsch 0 Reputation points Feb 25, 2026, 2:51 PM Windows 7 will not activate. I do not have a modem anymore, the phone activation will not work. I want to use this old computer for my grand daughter. There is internet connection, but no internet…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-25T20:00:31.1966667+00:00
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Andre Klupsch
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answered 2026-02-25T23:51:20.67+00:00
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Volume Z
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como puedo restablecer mi laptop de fabrica si esto no me lo pemite,que otras opciones hay,soy windows 7 por cierto
Nota del moderador: movido desde Microsoft System Center | Other
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-25T02:12:09.68+00:00
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Christofer Yovera
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edited the question 2026-02-25T07:38:40.5866667+00:00
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Emma1-N
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activate Windows
I have a Windows disk given to me when I bought an earlier computer with Windows installed. I've never had to use it but I bought a refurbed computer without an OS. I installed Windows (and it works) but find there is no code with the disk the store…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-22T13:18:18.8166667+00:00
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Jeff Deischer
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answered 2026-02-22T16:55:19.94+00:00
MR_MEOW
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Activate windows xp from installation id
Activate Windows XP from Installation id. 291044-984242-785391-779265-641563-185654-814835-335503-
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-02-09T20:59:56.0633333+00:00
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Selvam
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edited the question 2026-02-09T22:21:22.4+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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I have a new PC that came with Windows Home. I installed an image from my old Windows that ran Windows Pro. Now the new PC wants me to buy a new license. Can you help please.
I have a new PC that came with Windows Home. I installed an image from my old Windows PC that ran Windows Pro. Now the new PC wants me to buy a new license. Can you help please.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-31T12:53:09.6433333+00:00
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dennisdg2004 @ home
20
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accepted 2026-01-31T13:27:55.72+00:00
dennisdg2004 @ home
20
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how to re-activate Win XP
how to re-activate Win XP after hard drive replacement
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-27T21:34:43.33+00:00
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JudithAnn Orman
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commented 2026-01-30T23:04:25+00:00
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Sebastian Adamowicz
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win9X: Windows95B OR Windows 98SE did those OS's need an activation?
This is very old but with the older Microsoft Windows 9X like Windows 95B and Windows 98 Second edition OS's did they also have to be activated? The Microsoft activation page does not support the older 9X OS's. I just did not remember with the OEM…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-27T20:46:57.9166667+00:00
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Terry Raymond
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commented 2026-01-27T20:49:36.2166667+00:00
Terry Raymond
20
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Fix my product key.
I've had this windows 7 for a long time. Now I use it for games I can't play. Since I've installed it in an older laptop it now tells me it doesn't recognize my product key.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-20T07:04:43.5366667+00:00
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Richard Wolf
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commented 2026-01-21T13:44:59.8933333+00:00
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Carl-L
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Moderator
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Transfer Windows licence from old Win10 machine to newly built machine running Win11
Hi, I have a retail Windows XP Pro licence that I have successfully used to upgrade to new versions of Windows over the past several (10's) years. As I've built new machines I've moved the original licence to that new machine. I've built a new PC which…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
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Why would Windows 7 show as not genuine months after a Boot Camp drive clone, and how do you resolve it?
I know, I know—I can already hear the comments. Back before everything moved to subscriptions, I installed Windows 7 Pro and Adobe Creative Suite on my Mac via Boot Camp. It worked perfectly for years on the original hard drive. Recently, I cloned the…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-19T21:12:05.08+00:00
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DEA_FL
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answered 2026-01-19T21:12:15.8066667+00:00
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' Access Denied error code 0x80070005 ' when i click to Windows Activation this massage show
Suddenly the PC screen turned black with the message Windows is not Activate and when I try to enter the activation code an error message appears, and when I click on any attempt to activate it is not accepted and the message Access Denied appears with…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-25T16:03:59.5233333+00:00
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Omar Hamed
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answered 2026-01-19T14:06:34.2233333+00:00
Airbus A350
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Need old Microsoft License Key
My hard drive died on my old computer and i cannot find my activation key for Microsoft that I purchased many years ago. I would like to have it to get the info from my EXCEL off of it. anyway I can get it? Marjorie Mers
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-15T22:04:17.3133333+00:00
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Marjorie MERS
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answered 2026-01-15T22:04:26.7633333+00:00
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produkt key: *************** [f-ra lub dokument potwierdzający zakup Windows XP OEM]
Dzień dobry, w wyniku przepięcia doszło do zniszczenia dysku twardego na którym znajdowało się system Windows XP. Szkoda została zgłoszona do ubezpieczyciela, a ubezpieczyciel żąda potwierdzenia własności mienia. Moja prośba o duplikat faktury lub…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-02T15:27:41.8+00:00
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Konrad Biela
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answered 2026-01-02T22:21:37.4366667+00:00
Airbus A350
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can i get a free product key for window 7 ultimate 64 bit
i cant active my window 7 ultimate 64 bit can i get help pls or give me a product key pls Moved from Microsoft Teams | Development
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-01T09:59:15.99+00:00
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cak huy
5
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edited an answer 2026-01-02T17:17:55.1133333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN)
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Can we activate window XP ??
Hi, Wanted to update Window XP product key Microsoft can support? If yes how we can do it. If anyone does it in past pls support this system installed in hospital domain and serving critical care machine which is used to treat cancer patients. Thanks!!
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-01-02T05:52:13.0566667+00:00
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Singh, Tara
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answered 2026-01-02T05:52:21.8966667+00:00
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I migrated my HDD to an SSD. The hardware change requires me to activate Windows 7.
I installed an SSD on my computer and I migrated my old HDD to the new SSD. This hardware change requires me to (re)activate Windows 7. The phone customer support directs me to online support. I am unable to activate using the online support tool.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-28T01:54:49.6166667+00:00
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Peter Tsang
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answered 2025-12-28T01:55:01.7066667+00:00
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Why does fresh install of Windows 7 show ‘Ask for genuine Microsoft software’ despite OEM-SLP activation and how to fix?
I have a Dell laptop that originally shipped with Windows 7 Home Basic OEM. I recently performed a clean reinstall using the original Dell OEM reinstallation DVD. After installation, Windows reports that it is activated, but it permanently displays “Ask…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-27T15:44:34+00:00
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Prabhdeep Singh Dhaliwal
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answered 2025-12-27T15:44:45.6966667+00:00
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Windows 7 home key
I have old notebook with windows home and license key my notebook is not working now. How to check is key still active, or how to understand can i use that key to activate windows 11 home or other example pro version.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-20T17:32:52.3633333+00:00
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Alen Hakobyan
20
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accepted 2025-12-20T17:35:28.8166667+00:00
Alen Hakobyan
20
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