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April 14th, 2021 10:00
Windows Authorization Failure after repair - Failed CS
I am so at my wits end. I sent my daughters latop in for a physical repair (screen mount broke and bottom case cover cracked) and it came back repaired but unbeknownst to me (because 99% of what she does on it is web based) the hard drive was wiped, she now no longer has office (which I can fix) but more importantly windows will not activate. It says it is not a valid copy and to purchase one. I spent over an hour on hold to be told there is no way it was related to the repair and that they couldn't help me and to call back. Then I was told via whats app that someone would call me (they didnt) and then given another number and I spent close to two hours on the phone with them only to be told they couldn't do anything (I cant install chrome so that the remote access works because I cant get out of S mode because windows isn't activated) and was told someone would call me today between 9:30-10:30. This also hasn't happened. I tried going through Microsoft and looked up the series of numbers using the slui 4 command and that also didnt work and they suggested to send it back to Dell. I just need it to work and I need someone who has the appropriate authorization to make it work fully. HELP PLEASE!


ieee488
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April 14th, 2021 12:00
What OS was on there originally?
If it is Windows 10 Home, download and install Windows 10 Home using a USB created with Microsoft's Media Creation Tool.
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Casey A
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April 14th, 2021 13:00
It was/is Windows 10. Do I need my activation code for that? I dont have it. I found the box for the laptop but it was empty.
Casey A
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April 14th, 2021 13:00
And can I do this using the laptop in question? I think its the only ine running 10 home at the moment.
ieee488
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April 14th, 2021 14:00
I don't understand your question.
On any working Windows 10 PC, download and install Media Creation Tool.