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Windows 10 - Reactivate after Repairs?

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    Question Windows 10 - Reactivate after Repairs?

    Hello, everyone. I've recently got my PC back form repair and Windows is not activated anymore. Troubleshooting doesn't help at all. What should I do now?


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    Call the repair place, as a start?

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    do you have to use windows? if not a must, I suggest switching to Linux.


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    Assuming you have tried logging in to the computer with your Microsoft account, I would take it back to the repair place as JGL said. Just got back daughter's laptop having been sent to official HP repair centre. It came back with a similar problem, so it went straight back. Now working fine.


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    Did you try activating it? Was it an oem version of windows that came with pc when tou bought it? Or do tou have a windows installation key?


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    if you don't plan to use the notebook anymore, switch to Linux.

    What did they repair? Switch the SSD? You can buy a new key on eBay for a few $. I always d/l Windows from MS and buy my keys on eBay.