Do Windows 10 Activation Keys have expiry dates
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 Jul 20 2017, 11:09 PM, updated 9y ago
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I bought a Windows 10 key in anticipation of building a new PC in the coming days, but due to reasons completely (and not completely) out of my control, I was unable to purchase the rig. Will the key ever expire? |
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Jul 20 2017, 11:16 PM
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845 posts Joined: Apr 2005
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it depends which "key" you bought, OEM/Retail key from official channel would last. other sources? it depends.
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Jul 23 2017, 11:35 PM
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532 posts Joined: Aug 2011
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best is to activate it or sell it away assuming you did not buy FPP
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Jul 25 2017, 02:48 PM
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2,348 posts Joined: Apr 2008
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once you activated your windows, you can check by slmgr.vbs /xpr.
press WIN+R, then type in slmgr.vbs /xpr Some key can repeat to use on different computers, I was tried with OEM license key before in different PC and its works. If really don't work via online activation, you can call to Microsoft UK toll free system to activate your key by phone. The method is as video below. This post has been edited by junclj: Jul 25 2017, 02:51 PM |
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Aug 16 2017, 01:19 AM
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If it is original and not illegal copy of activation keys, it will last forever.
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