45 questions
45 questions with Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation tags
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Fixing windows account due to incorrect email address encoded as account email?
How do I correct a wrong email account entered upon setting up my new windows account? [Moved from Office/Access]
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-25T13:45:06.8366667+00:00
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Jocelyn Puzon
0
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answered 2025-10-25T16:26:02.2433333+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
145.2K
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Independent Advisor
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How do I obtain Windows product key I purchased?
I have purchased a couple Windows 10 Pro licenses within the last 24 months. The activation keys are not in my account and I'm just learning that Microsoft doesn't allow customers to call them anymore. How can I get my activation keys? It seems that…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-25T01:36:33.12+00:00
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Ronnie Bredahl
0
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answered 2025-10-25T02:12:34.6866667+00:00
EmilyS726
171.3K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Activation & Licensing
Hi, I’m asking about activating a Windows Server 2019 Datacenter installation. I have a valid MAK key, but the online activation failed. I need to complete activation. I tried calling but I guess there's so much call volume and calls were getting…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
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get refund
Please refund Your subscription to Plus Annual - 169.99 Trial has been renewed Your subscription was successfully renewed on Friday, October 17, 2025. On your next renewal date, Friday, October 16, 2026, USD 169.99 plus applicable taxes will be charged.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-17T13:56:41.6266667+00:00
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joewdunbar
0
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answered 2025-10-20T15:58:37.8666667+00:00
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Haien-L
4,290
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Is using this command a legal method for activating Windows?
Hello Microsoft team, I’ve seen discussions online where some users suggest activating Windows by running the command: irm hXXps://get dot activated dot win | iex Before I consider or recommend anything, I want to ensure I understand Microsoft’s…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
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Licensing question
Hey all, Not sure if this is the correct spot to post this question. Is there any way to purchase just Excel, Word and maybe Outlook and skip the other plethora of programs that I never use with my Office 365 subscription. The annual costs is getting to…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-16T15:45:12.13+00:00
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Tony Bemelen
0
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commented 2025-10-16T19:14:12.84+00:00
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Marcin Policht
63,730
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Ich habe kürzlich die Hardware geändert
Ich habe kürzlich die Hardware geändert und finde meinen windows Key nicht
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-16T16:34:27.34+00:00
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Rainer Dombrowski
0
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answered 2025-10-16T18:28:22.4166667+00:00
Rainer Dombrowski
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows Configuration Designer avoiding renaming workstations
Hi, does Windows Configuration Designer allow skipping the workstation rename step? It looks like the "Device name" field is required by default.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-14T18:13:59.1866667+00:00
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Yevhen
85
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answered 2025-10-14T20:36:27.2566667+00:00
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Alvise Cervellati
565
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
I accidentally lick the "sign out" when I "CTRL+ALT+DEL" and now there is a watermark on my lower right screen "ACTIVATE WINDOWS" how to solve this?
I accidentally lick the "sign out" when I "CTRL+ALT+DEL" and now there is a watermark on my lower right screen "ACTIVATE WINDOWS" how to solve this?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-12T06:34:10.53+00:00
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Joshua Aleo
0
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commented 2025-10-12T12:36:05.1733333+00:00
DaveM121
793.7K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I cancel my 365 subscription and get a refund?
I want some help cancelling my subscription and getting a refund. I can't find anywhere within Microsoft that I have a subscription but my bank account just paid Microsoft $138. This customer service is a joke, can anyone here help me figure this out?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-10T15:18:48.2733333+00:00
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Gregg McConnell
25
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commented 2025-10-10T18:00:30.2533333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
40,615
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How do I cancel my subscription.
How do I cancel my subscription. Microsoft should stop charging my card.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-10-09T16:52:51.6933333+00:00
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isaac sapani
0
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answered 2025-10-09T17:26:06.65+00:00
EmilyS726
171.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Product key find
Hello i cant find my product key please can you help me about this, my pc windows deleted and i need to setup
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-09-26T14:13:26.72+00:00
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mohammad yasen
0
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edited an answer 2025-09-26T21:59:52.7933333+00:00
aReply4u0084
865
Reputation points
1 answer
Subject: Issue Adding VISA Card to Microsoft Account
Subject: Issue Adding VISA Card to Microsoft/Xbox Account Hello Microsoft Billing Team, I am trying to add my VISA card to my Microsoft/Xbox account but I’m receiving the error: "Check that the details in all fields are correct or try a different…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-07-28T16:34:51.9+00:00
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Hanan Abd Jaleel
5
Reputation points
commented 2025-09-14T02:02:05.9233333+00:00
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Alexandru Tengher
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Activate win 10
Updated win 7 to win 10, for free about 5-10 yrs ago. changed motherboard to be able to go to win 11.. after change I can't re-activate my old win 10. any solutions
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-08-25T22:30:15.8633333+00:00
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Ray Bailey
0
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answered 2025-08-26T00:12:54.09+00:00
Ray Bailey
0
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
I never received a product key & download link email/order [order number removed for PII]
I've never received a product activation key for this order. I tried downloading it but I could not activate it. I need to redownload an ISO image and a product key in order to activate this when I receive the parts to the computer I was building.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-08-31T19:53:09.7633333+00:00
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Manuel Pagan
40
Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-01T18:31:11.57+00:00
Manuel Pagan
40
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Accidental Purchase of Microsoft Windows Pro
I accidentally purchased Microsoft Windows Pro. I don't need it and need a refund. Manuel
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-08-31T20:13:08.17+00:00
Manuel Pagan
40
Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-01T18:32:58.2533333+00:00
Manuel Pagan
40
Reputation points
5 answers
Transfering Devices to a different account
I have several devices on my Microsoft account that are actually owned by a small non-profit club. How can I transfer theses devices to an account for that club?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
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Is my license still active or permanet?
I just got the omnibook 14 flip but i dont known if my windows license is perament or not anybody can help me out? [Moderator edit: Tags changed from: Community Centre | Discuss the Volunteer Moderator program ]
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-09-03T18:09:35.4633333+00:00
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Abdul Mehmood
0
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answered 2025-09-03T18:29:31.2466667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN)
7,521
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
How do I delete old credit cards from the payment options?
How do I delete old credit cards from the payment options? You will let me change dates and addresses, but not delete them?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-09-03T21:06:28.0766667+00:00
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William McDonald
0
Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-09-04T00:38:02.75+00:00
aReply4u0084
865
Reputation points
1 answer
The windows activation by phone is not working. I says to call back. That started last night and it still does not work.
Please fix the activation phone number PII Deleted.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
45 questions
asked 2025-09-19T14:31:06.1333333+00:00
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Randall Sam
0
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answered 2025-09-19T22:23:02.7833333+00:00
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Bryan-V
6,005
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator