Nov 24 2021 12:37 AM - edited Nov 25 2021 04:35 AM
i have bunch of license win 10 Enterprise LTSC ,
I have activated the windows key in my system, but I have to format that system, and now I am trying to activate that same key but it shows not activated I tried troubleshooting and other so many things.... but it shows me the key is already used. but if I activated a new key it will be activated. Already my windows key was used and at that time that was activated but after format, the system cant activates the same key??why??This thing happens so many times please try to help me here.
Nov 25 2021 09:21 AM - edited Nov 25 2021 09:21 AM
Hi @sam1011950
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)
Nov 28 2021 08:04 PM
Nov 28 2021 08:19 PM - edited Nov 28 2021 08:21 PM
Windows 10 Enterprise is deigned for the large enterprises.
There are different licenses available for the individuals/home user, most common are mentioned below:
Therefore, you need to buy a new key (Windows 10 home is the most cheapest one), and need to downgrade your existing Windows 10.
Nov 30 2021 08:40 PM
Nov 30 2021 09:55 PM
Hi @sam1011950
If you format/fresh install your Windows, all the license key information will be lost.
However, you still have an option to activate your Windows without using the VAMT, you need to request the activation keys from the organization to perform offline activation.
Dec 02 2021 02:10 AM
Dec 02 2021 02:35 AM
@sam1011950 . The way i went about this was upgrading my windows 10 first, and I made sure it was activated before the upgrade, then I proceeded with a clean install of windows10. If you directly install clean windows and, you used your earlier key, it will not work. Although if this seems too technical for you, try reading more on Activation fails to get ideas and steps to resolve your activation problem here.