Windows 10 uses 'Digital Entitlement'. If you are trying to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8 and try to do a clean install from the media created ISO you will find you need a product key which you don't have. The only way to do this successfully is to use the upgrade option from the downloaded software using the Windows 10 Media Creation tool. Have highlighted that in Windows 10 utilities like or find generic product keys instead of authentic ones. The key Windows 10 Pro users will see in KeyFinder or Belarc Advisor: VK7JG -NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T. In if you use the on Windows 10 Pro it should fetch this: T44CG-JDJH7-VJ2WF-DY4X9-HCFC6.

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Microsoft uses now, apparently, a process called 'Digital Entitlement' which is stored in the BIOS so if you replace your Motherboard, for example, your 'Digital Entitlement' will likely disappear and Windows 10 won’t activate. So before making any changes make sure to back-up throroughly! Hello Thank you for posting in this thread. Unfortunately, I have closed this thread to help keep comments current and up to date. If you have any additional information, we recommend edit or start a new post. To be more helpful with your post, you can add key information if you desire: 1.

Product Name and Number (please do not post Serial Number). Example: HP Pavilion DV2-1209AX or HP Deskjet 3000 Printer CH393A 2. Operating System installed (if applicable). Example: Windows XP, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit 3.

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Error message (if any). Example: 'Low disk space' error in Windows 4. Any changes made to your system before the issue occurred. Examples: Upgrading your Operating System or installing a new software; or installing new hardware like a printer, modem, or router.

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