I'd like to get it cleared up so I can add updates as they come. Can it be done? All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies PolarUpgrade 3 Silver. I can find no evidence of the product key from the original disc. I noted previously: "Indeed, the key is not in plain text in the registry. It looks as though it is perhaps returning a common key reflecting the factory install, even though I reinstalled using my CD!
Very interesting! I have Belarc already, it shows a completely different key from the one on the side of my CPU. Great, now what? The tech that reinstalled my windows last summer says he doesn't know which disc he used. Now I don't know if my invalid key problem is because of Dell using a different disc key than on my CPU or the shop.
I definitely don't want to do another clean install. All those updates, all those programs reinstalled How do I get updates now I've written a message to Customer Service at MS. I have seen reports where many third-party sellers have sold these keys to consumers at a cheap price. These keys can be activated on multiple computers or work for a couple of months. It is best not to purchase a key from someone who is not authorized to sell Windows 10 keys.
And if somebody is authorized, and they offering low price, make sure to ask them if the key will work even after reinstallation. If the key is not legit or is invalid, the software will give you a response back. It can also be used to check the MAK count. If there is anything else, your key is not valid. Also if you see type as MAK or KMS, and you are a general consumer, you need to connect with the person from whom you bought the key, and get a Retail key.
There are few quick ways to check if the key you have used in not legit. The Microsoft How to Tell website can help you identify counterfeit software and file a counterfeit software report if needed. Validation failure is common for versions of Windows that were purchased from an online auction site, or if Windows was on a used PC that you purchased. Remember to ask the seller for the Certificate of Authenticity and the original Windows disc, if there was one. You can file an online report if you inadvertently bought or received counterfeit software, or have information about a person, business, or online site that might be selling counterfeit software.
The report you submit will be treated as confidential. Microsoft devotes substantial time and energy to fighting software counterfeiting, and you can be assured that we will take appropriate action in response to your report. If you got an error when you were activating Windows, you can find what it means.
For details, go to Get help with activation errors. Depending on validation method which user chose, there may be different files been installed on their system. Users require to click on Alternate Method to download legitcheck. WGAN is also been updated metadata is this update, but binaries have not changed. Windows Validation Tool Download Windows 7 Iso Genuine versions of Windows are published by Microsoft, properly licensed, and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.
Here are answers to some common questions about genuine Windows software. To file a counterfeit report, go to the Microsoft How to Tell website.
To learn more, go to Find a product key. Both file version and modification data can be verified from the Properties. To view the file version and date of modification, check the Properties. Related Posts. Download Windows Server Standard Iso.
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