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Reinstalled windows 10 ,can't get past are you a robot sreen
I was having issues with windows 10 on laptop and restored pc .Fresh factory install here, no browsers etc..The robot wanted to know if i wasn't a robot and it just will not let me past tried for 2 days now. "HELP"
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2026-10-04T10:51:19.0033333+00:00
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Leroy Turner
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2026-10-04T13:09:06.9+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
78,075
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Window Activation Kay Recovery
My Name Kanwalpreet Singh (PII Removed). I am trying to recover/transfer my Windows Pro Retail License to a new PC. The original Microsoft Account associated with the purchase was deleted, and I lost the product key. I am currently logged in with a new…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-10-04T05:03:47.93+00:00
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Kanwalpreet Singh
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2026-10-04T06:12:17.1133333+00:00
DaveM121
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Reset my custom-built computer and lost Windows activation
After having some software and driver issues, I decided to reset my custom built PC. Windows was activated before I reset the machine and no hardware was changed. I had bought windows many years ago for my last custom pc, and I had transferred that…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
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how do I transfer ownership of this PC to a new person
How do I transfer ownership of this PC to a new person
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2025-08-18T21:55:16.9066667+00:00
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Peter Casale
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2026-10-02T18:24:22.1266667+00:00
Horace Wiggins
535
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2 answers
I want to activate windows on a new pc.
I want to activate windows on a new pc. I have access to the old one, where windows have a digital license
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-10-02T10:50:26.93+00:00
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Sotiris Kontostergios
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2026-10-02T11:26:34.1533333+00:00
DaveM121
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error 0xC004F211
About seven years ago, I purchased a Windows 10 Home activation key along with a new PC (separately from the device itself). Since then, I replaced the motherboard, and everything was working fine. I replaced it again two days ago, and now I cannot…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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Ativação windows
Eu fiz a restauração do meu Duo Q432A pois estava com a memoria cheia de travando e agora nao consigo ativar o windows - windows 10 - ta pedindo a product key que eu nao faço ideia qual seja e eu nao tenho acesso a caixa do produto mais.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-12T03:00:35.43+00:00
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Yan Petherson
20
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commented
2026-09-26T10:02:00.1133333+00:00
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Carl-L
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How do I load windows 10 on a windows 7 laptop Del Latitude E6530
How do I load windows 10 on a windows 7 laptop Del Latitude E6530
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-25T01:31:23.45+00:00
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edward sbragia
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commented
2026-09-25T09:14:51.1+00:00
Neil D
34,350
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activate windows
Display shows "Activate Windows" but there nothing to activate
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-13T20:47:45.7733333+00:00
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Deb Mannon
5
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2026-09-24T16:18:37.9033333+00:00
Neil D
34,350
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Volunteer Moderator
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WINDOWS10 ACTIVATION
I HAD TO REPLACE MY MOTHERBOARD AND NOW IT WANTS ME TO REACTIVATR WINDOWS 10 BUT I DON'T HAVE A PRODUCT KEY
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-24T03:30:25.39+00:00
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Dave Isenga
0
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2026-09-24T04:03:45.62+00:00
EmilyS726
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I transferred my hard drive to a new machine, my account has a digital license, but I am getting error 0xC004F211 and need help transferring the activation.
I transferred my hard drive to a new machine, my account has a digital license, but I am getting error 0xC004F211 and need help transferring the activation.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-23T20:27:22.74+00:00
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Richard Price
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2026-09-23T21:03:20.3233333+00:00
Neil D
34,350
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Have to re-activate Windows after installing new motherboard and CPU, but don't have a key anymore
For the life of me I can't find a way to talk to any kind of Microsoft support, which is absolutely ridiculous. I've just installed a new motherboard and CPU in my desktop, but now it's asking to activate Windows again. I don't have the product key…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-22T20:52:23.8533333+00:00
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Jan Willem Paasse
0
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2026-09-22T21:37:42.85+00:00
Horace Wiggins
535
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1 answer
windows activation
im trying to activate windows but i have failed,it requires the pass key and some times says g0 to web
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
asked
2026-09-22T08:43:56.5433333+00:00
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gabriel opwanya
0
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2026-09-22T09:17:07.5133333+00:00
DaveM121
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BIOS update made my windows not be activated anymore
I updated my bio's and now it is saying that my windows is not activated anymore windows was activated on this pc when I bought it I changed the motherboard awhile ago and this never happened but now as soon as I update bios this happens is there anyway…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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Orijinal Windows Ürün Anahtarım Var ama Windows 10 Etkinleşmiyor (Hata Alıyorum)
Merhaba, Yaklaşık 15 yıl önce Vatan Bilgisayar'dan satın aldığım tamamen orijinal, kutulu/faturalı Windows 8 Single Language ürün anahtarına sahibim. Windows 10 ilk çıktığı dönemde bu anahtarla ücretsiz yükseltme yapmıştım ve o günden beri sorunsuz…
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2026-09-20T21:40:05.6333333+00:00
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Alper kurtbağ
0
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2026-09-21T18:21:36.7433333+00:00
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Igor Leyko
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Windows Key not found in system after motherboard swap
I swapped my motherboard and when I try to reactivate my WIN 11 PRO it tells me that It cannot find Windows key error code ending in: 4F213. I purchased the Win 11 Pro UPGRADE on my old system and now I cannot get my Windows Key with my new motherboard.…
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6,826 questions
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2026-09-21T13:06:30.3933333+00:00
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Isaac Stokes
0
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2026-09-21T13:41:32.5433333+00:00
EmilyS726
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Changing a windows 7 pro key into a windows 11 pro key.
Hey Microsoft, i was wondering if i can change my windows 7 pro key into a windows 11 pro key, I'm tight on money right now and it would really help me out if i could thank you sincerely,
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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2026-09-21T10:30:25.36+00:00
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lincoln middleton
0
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2026-09-21T11:06:05.7733333+00:00
DaveM121
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Windows 10 Home suddenly lost activation – Retail license, hardware-change error, activation methods failed
I need help restoring Windows activation on a Dell XPS 8700 that was previously activated. I do not want to purchase another Windows license or reinstall Windows unless it is confirmed that my existing licenses cannot be restored. System information …
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
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Reactivate windows
My motherboard recently malfunctioned causing damage to itself and my cpu. I replaced the cpu with the same SKU but i changed motherboards after learning that the one I was using had documented issues. Now I cant reactivate windows. I have tried to use…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
asked
2026-09-19T14:54:51.7366667+00:00
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Alfonso Kraft
20
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2026-09-19T18:03:26.9333333+00:00
Alfonso Kraft
20
Reputation points
1 answer
License key watermark on windows 10 with no reinstall or hardware changes
This computer has been operational for many years and suddenly is requesting a license key. We don't know how to proceed from here. It is a windows 10 pro. The third error code when trying to enter a product key is "0xc0000022" Restarting the…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
6,826 questions
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