Solved! OEM Windows 10 no key

[kawi6rr]

So I guess I bought an OEM version of windows 10 on Amazon and there's isn't an activation key associated with it. Has anybody done this? If so is there a way to activate it other than buying a $200 key?

 

[deustroop]

There are cheaper keys around but there is no option other than using a legitimate one.

 

[EXCellR8]

Legitimate ones are like $8-12 on ebay I buy them all the time.

 

[LikeLinus]

Legitimate ones are like $8-12 on ebay I buy them all the time.

Those aren't legit, lol. It's people selling keys from volume licenses. It will activate, but it's not actually legal.

 

[JackMDS]

@kawi6rr The key will work if you find and buy the original computer that it is intentioned to.


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[kawi6rr]

@kawi6rr The key will work if you find and buy the original computer that it is intentioned to.


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Okay sounds good I'll start looking 😵

 

[kawi6rr]

I bought it brand new from Amazon you would think a key would come with it.

 

[JackMDS]

Amazon is not Intel or Microsoft etc.

It is Not a manufatuere, it is online retailer.

OEM without a Key in Win 10 comes with a New Computer an it is attach to it.

You can get a free Win 10 ISO from Microsoft it does not cost money. It is the activation key that is the commercial product.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440


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[Shmee]

What computer are you trying to use this windows on? Like mentioned above, just get a win 10 pro license key from Ebay for about $5 if you need a key. Or contact amazon for a refund.

 

[kawi6rr]

It was installed on a new build that I just put together, the free upgrade from win7 went on my laptop.

 

[Ken g6]

PCWorld has an overview of how to get cheap or free Windows keys, that are at least likely to be legal: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3400840/how-to-get-windows-10-cheap-or-even-for-free.amp.html

 

[kawi6rr]

What computer are you trying to use this windows on? Like mentioned above, just get a win 10 pro license key from Ebay for about $5 if you need a key. Or contact amazon for a refund.

That worked perfect, thanks.

 

[killster1]

PCWorld has an overview of how to get cheap or free Windows keys, that are at least likely to be legal: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3400840/how-to-get-windows-10-cheap-or-even-for-free.amp.html

yes we should all have several windows 7 and 8 keys around. thats very useful info since as i remember windows 10 was suppose to be a free forced upgrade.