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optiplex 7010 windows 10 activation fail
Hi
I bought a optiplex 7010 desktop second-hand like 3 years ago and recently I have been having issues with windows processes running at 100% constantly and general sluggishness. I was worried that the HDD was dying on me and since the PC is otherwise working just fine for my purposes I decided to upgraded with a SSD.
After reinstalling windows 10 the OS would not activate. It says that no product key was found on my device.
I didn't think windows activation was going to be a problem since I knew that it came with a windows 7 OEM license evident from the sticker on the front, and was subsequently upgraded to windows 10. I had logged into windows with my microsoft account as was suggested by microsoft. My 7010 appears on the devices panel but still does not activate.
Following this guide: https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-oem-faqs-and-downloads/
I found out that the sticker with a product key means that it came with built in OEM and I checked the ACPI tables with Read & write Utility to verify that it does indeed have SLIC v2.1
I tried using gatherosstate.exe to make a GenuineTicket.xml on the windows 10 on my old HDD and feed it to the new install which did nothing.
I have tried using the Dell OS recovery tool. This didn't work out either because 1) When I used a windows 10 iso it threw an error that there was a problem with the file. 2) When I tried using the suggested windows 7 32-bit install (No option for 64-bit, lol) I got an error saying "an error occurred while extracting image file MT5KY_N6N9GA00_W7SP1PRO32_ROW(DL).iso". Does this recovery tool even use the OEM license or is just for making boot media?
I tried to get a windows 7 pro iso from microsoft but the stupid site of course requires you to input a product key.
I made sure the BIOS is up to date.
At any rate, I am running out of options so I'm very much open to suggestions.
Regards, MrB.
speedstep
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April 19th, 2021 06:00
Microsoft Acquired Show-key Plus its now a windows App.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/showkeyplus/9pkvzcprx9nv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
There is always expiration.
There are no more permanent keys.
Windows can become "De Activated" at Microsoft's Discretion.
This isn't scaremongering its fact.
This can happen at any time.
Activation Error code 0xC004C003
Activation Error code 0xC004C4A2
Product Key Blocked
Generally when a product key is 'blocked' that means it was determined to have been abused.
Microsoft's Response: Microsoft is committed to helping prevent software piracy, which often results in end users being the victims of software counterfeiters.
Counterfeiters abuse product keys to create fake software packages and distribute these to the public. These packages are not licensed, do not have Microsoft support.
After Installing Windows 10, you cannot use your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 product key on another machine.
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April 19th, 2021 07:00
Okay. All I can say is mine works fine and honestly I have absolutely no reason to take you or Microsoft on their word. You have been giving me nothing but bad and overly complicated advice about generic keys and OEM DVDs when you could have just told me to install windows 7 and upgrade it. Please stop helping me.
Bekons
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October 3rd, 2021 12:00
You can even get Windows for 15$ at www.vip-scdkey.com using checkout code "BFTYC" (Tech Yes Channels on youtube code )
But me too still want to know, is windows on my inspiron pirated? I bought it three days ago and everithing was fine! I reinstalled windows - fine. I swapped hdd for ssd - error of horror to contact your organizations admin!
ShowKeyPlus aplications says: "Windows 7 OEM marker present in firmware"...
So my question is - is it possible to pirate a windows in sutch a way?!
"when I realized the way the windows 10 on the HDD was activated the problem was obvious" - where and how, and what was the realisation?