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QueenNini
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Oct 25, 2021
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Activate Windows

I had my laptop recently repaired on keyboard as some of the keys were showing up.  Now there is a watermark Activate Windows on the screen. I went to the settings to activate and have to get a produ...
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    SalmanAhmed
    Oct 28, 2021

    Hi QueenNini,

    As of now, Windows 10 Enterprise is not in an active state. I believe that it will be downgraded once you provide the Windows 10 Home activation key. 

     

    • Press Win + I to launch the Settings, then go to the below location:
      Update & Security > Activation > Change product key
    • Add Windows 10 Pro or Home Key, click Next, and then Activate.
    • Restart the computer.
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QueenNini
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Oct 26, 2021

SalmanAhmed  I used the magic bean key finder and saw the there was a key for windows 10 enterprise. I tried to reactivate it and an error message saying they couldn't connect to the organization server to  contact the support person. I don't know if this version on the computer is really real.

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    SalmanAhmed
    Iron Contributor
    Oct 27, 2021

    HiQueenNini, 

     

    Windows 10 Enterprise uses a VLK (Volume License Key) instead of a standard key. It is designed for the companies where they have to use VAMT (Volume Activation Management Tool) to provide the activation of multiple machines with a single key within the organization. While doing the activation from a remote computer/server, the system must be connected to the organization's network. (VLMT screenshot attached)Windows Enterprise, VLMT

     

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      QueenNini
      Iron Contributor
      Oct 27, 2021

      SalmanAhmed So this computer is under an organization's  network and not individual ? That wasn't told to me when I bought the computer? Since I unable to contact the seller or organization, what can be done now install windows 10?

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        SalmanAhmed
        Iron Contributor
        Oct 28, 2021

        Hi QueenNini 

        Yes, Windows 10 Enterprise is deigned for the large enterprises.

        There are different licenses available for the individuals/home user, most common are mentioned below:

        • Windows 10 Pro with Retail license 
        • Windows 10 Pro with OEM license (Usually come as a pre-installed by the hardware vendor)
        • Windows 10 Home Retail / OEM

        You need to buy a new key (Windows 10 home is the most cheapest one), and need to downgrade your existing Windows 10.

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