Oct 25 2021 06:52 AM
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 product key. I don't have contact with the seller as I was told this laptop was new though it's really not. How can I get the windows 10 software without purchasing one?
Oct 25 2021 07:35 AM
Hi @QueenNini
Please follow the below link, I hope this article could helpful for you.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/397575/how-to-get-windows-cheap-or-even-for-free.html
Oct 26 2021 01:22 PM
@SalmanAhmed Thank you for that. I was hoping to retrieve the previous keys to see if I can reactivate it. Since I bought the laptop from an independent seller, I don't really have access to the product key.
Oct 26 2021 02:00 PM
@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.
Oct 26 2021 09:49 PM
Hi@QueenNini,
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)
Oct 27 2021 12:58 PM
@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?
Oct 27 2021 11:18 PM - edited Nov 28 2021 08:20 PM
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:
You need to buy a new key (Windows 10 home is the most cheapest one), and need to downgrade your existing Windows 10.
Oct 28 2021 01:37 PM
@SalmanAhmed Got it. So even though it's linked to an enterprise, would a windows 10 home license would be accepted even though not connected to the organization's network server?
Oct 28 2021 01:50 PM
SolutionHi @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.
Oct 28 2021 01:58 PM - edited Oct 28 2021 01:59 PM
Even though this copy of Windows is installed as an enterprise, but it's not a requirement to connect the organization's network while activating with the Home or Pro key.
Oct 30 2021 08:15 AM
@SalmanAhmed Now I'm understanding what the different versions of windows are there. I didn't expect this version though. I will check out those suggestions that you gave and come back if I have anymore questions. Thank you.
Oct 30 2021 10:48 AM
Oct 28 2021 01:50 PM
SolutionHi @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.