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Will Microsoft make Windows 95 free software soon, like it has with MS-DOS?
Dear Microsoft, please make Windows 95 free open-source software like you already have with MS-DOS version 6. It would be great for the retro gaming community, where it's really hard to get old games of that era to run, since Windows 95 itself is…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-30T14:46:41.23+00:00
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8947942gy892ug892
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answered 2025-08-20T01:21:10.5833333+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
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How to receive conformation code in windows 7
How to receive conformation code in windows 7.how to set for Microsoft wizard activate . pls request to complete my active option
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-08-05T07:52:04.0966667+00:00
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indhu mathi
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answered 2025-08-13T17:12:50.4333333+00:00
Luigi Bruno
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where is my installation key?
where do I find my installation key? I want o activate my windows and I can't find where my installation key is.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-08-07T19:01:32.8333333+00:00
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Donnie
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answered 2025-08-08T02:15:58.57+00:00
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S.Sengupta
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DELL 9030 AIO. WIN 7.. if factory reset is done do you have to enter windows product key when done ?/
DELL 9030 AIO. WIN 7.. if factory reset is done do you have to enter windows product key when done ?/
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-28T07:29:19.0333333+00:00
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J BROWN
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edited the question 2025-08-06T03:33:18.4+00:00
Brian Huynh
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Error Code: 0x80072F8F – A security error occurred
I am having trouble activating Windows 7 on my HP PC. I receive error code 0x80072F8F which says “A security error occurred.” I have confirmed that the internet is working, and the system date and time are correctly set. This issue started after a system…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-08-04T10:17:35.54+00:00
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Compucare Support
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answered 2025-08-05T00:56:54.46+00:00
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Volume Z
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How can I install win8.1 on a virtual machine to test my own PC-application
I am developing an application that I would like to test and see if it runs on win 8.1. To do this, i would like to install a fresh win 8.1 on a virtual machine. But, i need a license key. How can i obtain one of those?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-28T11:04:56.2966667+00:00
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Daniel Carlson
20
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accepted 2025-07-31T05:16:20.3733333+00:00
Daniel Carlson
20
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Windows 7 home basic product key
How to get activation code for windows 7 home basic
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-24T16:01:10.7+00:00
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CJ Maxwell September
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answered 2025-07-24T22:04:23.5533333+00:00
Airbus A350
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Activate Windows
I need some help at the bottom of my screen it say Activate Windows Go to settings to activate windows and I go to the setting and go to activation and it says something interrupted are trouble shooting make sure you are connected to the internet (which…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-23T09:18:11.64+00:00
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Manoj Madhu
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commented 2025-07-23T15:28:43.2633333+00:00
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Obaid Farooqi MSFT
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Windows 7 activation grace period differ from slmgr
When going under "System Properties" under Windows 7, the grace period of a new install is 3 days, while running 'slmgr /dli' via command prompt says 30 days.. Why the difference? I understand one reason could be due to /rearm possibly, but…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-21T22:32:55.7633333+00:00
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dss ds
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edited an answer 2025-07-22T01:25:48.3533333+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Dante_dnssd.dll error in System 32
When unplugging a cable I don't need to use anymore my pc shutdown while it was working on installing some programs for a new external device. When I rebooted it, it popped up several error messages that all had the same file path and error code.…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-05T20:15:11.1566667+00:00
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Joshua Childs
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answered 2025-07-18T23:57:36.5733333+00:00
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Ian-T
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¿como solucionar el error de la clave del producto que no funciona?
hola mi nombre es joaquin y quería saber si alguien me puede solucionar un problema de actualización para mi windows 7,ya que cuando quiero actualizarlo a la versión mas nueva me pide la clave del producto y cuando uso programas para saber mi clave me…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-12T18:48:15.4433333+00:00
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joaquin urquiza
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answered 2025-07-18T03:35:51.9833333+00:00
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Anonymous
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How to transfer my windows liczncz to my new computer?
Dears Would you please help me transfer my windows 365 licence to my new computer? My previous is damaged. I have no access to uninstall the Windows licence on it. Thanks for your help. Sedami
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-07-14T16:26:31.7533333+00:00
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Sedami Codo
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answered 2025-07-15T09:44:42.54+00:00
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Palcouk
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What are the repercussions of signing out of a previous microsoft account?
I recently renewed my windows license. But I did so with a different microsoft account, although this was done on the same computer. But I'm having huge problems accessing word files and opening them. If I sign out of the former account, will such an…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
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Win 8.1. license key
Cant find product key I Bought 6 years ago I cant install. My 10 pro Mats Eriksson. , <phone number removed>
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2022-01-05T14:45:47+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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My windows CD key has invalid characters
I had to clean install my windows from disk, I have windows 8 disk, but when I go to update to windows 10 it says invalid characters, my Product ID in Control Panel/ System. has 0 and 1 in it stopping it from working. any help thanks in adavance
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2022-01-19T18:10:41+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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i need a windows 7 pro product key
sir i am kumar. i need a windows 7 pro product key
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2022-01-28T09:19:20+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 8.1 digital activation
Hi! My Microsoft account digitally activates my Windows 11 on a PC. Is it possible to digitally activate Windows 8.1 if I install it on another laptop? Any way that I can revert back to Windows 8.1? My laptop originally came with Windows 8.1. I don't…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2021-12-29T19:43:59+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Activate Windows 7 Extended Support licenses MAK Keys
Dears, We facing issue while tying to activate Windows 7 Extended support key. Its showing still Unlicensed and Error Product not found.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2021-12-23T12:08:41+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Error code: 0xC004C003 Error Description: The activation key has been blocked
Got my HP Stream 11 - 6 years ago with Win 8 preinstalled product key included. Since then upgrade to 8.1 and a year ago probably Windows 10. Needless to say performance was poor due to 2Gig of RAM and 30gig HD. But back then it was mandatory...Decided…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2021-12-14T18:12:13+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Need Windows 8 Product Key
I bought a laptop with Windows 8 I reimaged to linux. I am looking to go back to Windows 8 since I bought with Windows 8 can I get my Product Key or a New key?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Licensing and activation
asked 2022-01-21T18:23:47+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous