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Hi, I replaced a faulty Gigabyte mobo with an Asus one but now I am unable to activate Windows. I have a license I have always used since the dawn of Win 10. From there, I had 3 mobos before the current time (Gigabyte > Asus > Gigabyte) and always used the same key whenever it was necessary to...

I got a new laptop and swapped the only SSD with a different completely wiped SSD from my old laptop (used shred on linux from USB). This meant that when I turned it on again, I needed to reinstall Windows, which I did. I intended to not use a key to activate right away and install the Windows...

Hi, I just upgraded my Motherboard and CPU and now I can't activate the Windows, I have tried the following steps: Sign in as an administrator. Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Activation > Troubleshoot . The troubleshooter will show Windows can’t be activated on...

I am trying to reinstall windows on a new m.2 drive that I have and I cannot locate my product key. I bought a physical copy from best buy and it is on a flash drive, but I lost the box and am trying to locate the key. I seem to remember years back being able to look in my computer "properties"...

Hello. Can someone tell me how to change how often Windows checks for available updates? Normally, Windows checks for updates once per day. I want to make it check for updates once per hour. I know it's possible, because in the past I changed the settings, and Windows was checking for updates...

Several weeks ago, it was saying "Windows is activated with a digital license", now, it says "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account". My question is, can i transfer the Windows 10 i have to another device, without having to buy another Windows 10? Someone...

So, I installed Windows 10 home edition, forgetting that my Microsoft account's linked product key is a pro version not a home version. I upgraded to Windows 11 while still on home edition, until I noticed the problem. When I follow instructions to upgrade to pro with my license key this is...

I have a somewhat bizarre problem wherein I have an old Toshiba laptop from about 2007-2008 that has Windows Vista 32-bit version on it, but apparently it's always had a 64-bit motherboard in it. It was apparently assembled at that time when 64-bit CPUs and motherboards were released, but...

Here's my rundown I wanna upgrade some of my storage. What I'm using I have at the moment is a 2tb HDD and I wanna scratch everything and start new and get a m.2 NVMe SSD and a SATA SSD. I was planning on doing the basic download windows off of the website and put it on a flash (you know the...

Hi, I have a dell precision m6800 with service tag, windows 7 product key and stuff... i wanted to know how can I install genuine windows 7 on it ? And to make it clear my sister used all the CD ROMS i have in her art project.. ... including dell's original CD ROMS... Currently i am using...

I just tried to build a new gaming machine, and discovered that, in all likelihood, the CPU I've had sitting in a box for years was no good anymore, so I had to put everything back in the old Dell I'd been using to tide me over until I can confirm that and get a new processor. However the stress...

Hello, a long time ago, our family invested in a family laptop. That laptop was an ASUS G60VX with a completely legitimate version of Windows 7 Home Premium. About a month ago, I got my hands on a DELL Inspiron 570 Desktop computer with many missing parts. I replaced as many parts as I could...

So I just changed boot option to my m.2 ssd and wanted to install windows on it (I unplugged my hd while installing windows though a usb with windows 10 installation media). The question I have is what product key I have to buy to get it working? Homer or Pro or does it even matter? Please help!

So i bought a Windows 10 OEM DVD when i did my build. My Question is i am building another computer for my parents and this time i just bought a product key to save money on the build and i want to know can i Reuse the DVD and just enter the new product key? TIA

So I was using windows 10 pro unactivated for a while after I built my pc but today I decided to buy a product key. I bought a windows 10 home key (legit key from microsoft) and I tried activating and I got an error saying the product key didn't work (0xc004f050). I tried restarting my pc and...

I heard its a better and way cheaper way to get MS Office on a new build is to download a trial from Microsoft then purchase a product key from a legit source rather than as an add-on from the computer supplier or PC world in the UK. Know about this or can you advise so looking for a legit not...

So 2 years ago I bought a new pc for myself with graduation money and I got windows 10 pro but now 2 years later my seagate firecuda 1tb hard drive died out of the blue and i decided to get a crucial mx500 1tb m.2 ssd and i was wondering if there was any way that i could get the product key from...

So I had a previous computer that I bought prebuilt and that had a licensed version of windows preinstalled and activated with it. Several months ago I built my own computer and installed windows but didn't transfer the product key. I put the hard drive from my old PC into my new PC for extra...

I recently bought and installed a Windows 10 pro license. It`s a single license. If I deactivated the said license, can I reinstall it using the same product key?

I bought a used dell precision 7720 on ebay for $520. IT came with 64gb ram, i5-7440hq, AMD wx 4130, 2tb Hd, 1 TB samsung NVME. IT did not come with any OS installed though. I have several questions though: 1) Do you guys think this laptop was worth it for the price and specs? 2) Since it...

What are the limits on reusing a windows 10 key?

Hello, I'm about to do an uninstall and reinstall of Windows 10 after not being able to pinpoint the definite issue related to super lag during gameplay after upgrading a bunch of parts. Is what I'm finding online correct...that you don't need a Windows 10 product key if you use the Fresh Start...

So I sorta had this issue before. I installed connectify, a program, and after right away like last time or the next day, when I launched my pc it brings me to the login page and right away says incorrect user or pass, then I press ok type in my right password, it spins for a little bit And then...

Intel Xeon E5-4640 vs E5-2660 If i have a board that supports the E5-2660v1, will the E5-4640v1 be compatible?

Hey guys! I'd like to know if g.skill ram kits have any problems with ryzen 1600/2400g and b350 motherboards from MSI (in my case pc mate and tomahawk). I would appreciate your help.

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My custom PC is fully assembled and working very well. One of my case fans has a 3 pin connector and a MOLEX power cable. the fan was working very well. but i realized that I had connected only the molex and the 3 pin was not connected. I connected them both. the 3pin as well as the molex...

I've been looking at getting a PC for weeks now and i keep stalling because i don't know if i'm getting the right parts for each other. I've been stuck on what CPU and graphics card i should get so feedback and that would be great as well. components: CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core...

Hey! I have been slowly doing some late research and preparations for an upcoming that I will likely purchase and assemble in the beginning of 2018. I began researching about 1 month ago and noticed that AMD has been on the rise regarding their CPU product line. Needless to say, I was quite...

So in my router I'm able to reserve an IP for my desktop, is this the same as a static ip? I'm trying to set up a server on my PC.

Hi everyone, now that both cards are out and in use... I am curious which 1080 ti people prefer between the EVGA FTW3 and ASUS Strix. I received my pre-ordered FTW3 earlier this week and its performance is incredible - though it seems a little loud under load. I've never had a top-end GPU so...

Hello! I've been searching for days for a good laptop with the above specs. Would you recommend any good ones? I've been looking at the MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-010 17". So far it's the cheapest and the most fairly reviewed one I've seen. Although it only has its i7 at 6700 :( But with the price...

Hey guys, I recently build my first pc spec i3 6100 asrock h110m hdv 8gb ram 430w psu intel hd 530 (still waiting my gpu) I think while waiting my gpu ill use onboard graphic but problem is when I first boot using onboard gpu nothing happen, only black screen but everything's looks normal, all...

I am building a custom PC. I have all my current parts laid out here on PCPartPicker: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/YJyqVY But then the whole wireless networking thing came to mind. It has to be wireless as my router is in another room. What hardware do I need, and what do I have to...

hello, i have a turtle beach p11 headset, which a anoying clicking noise on left ear on w8.1 that happened after i downloaded a portuguese translation for undertale from the portuguese site, tribo gamer. it may be a virus. i tested the game headset on my other notebook wih windows 7 ultimate...

Will i have enough wattage for a GTX 1070? Should i change the PSU to a more reliable brand? Im considering buying a 700w. My PC Specs CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.80GHZ 6-Core with stock fan HDD: 1 TB 7200RPM Hard Drive Ram: 8GB DDR3 Optical Drive: 24X DVD ±RW Operating System: Genuine Windows...

I just saved up enough money to purchase a new PC and I wanted to share my new build for everyone to rate and critique :D CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80662I76700K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)...

So ive been having these issues lately, first for some reason my HDD isn't recognized(istherightword?) and everytime i start my pc i get "no bootable device found, please insert a device and blah blah blah" and thats been going on for a while, i just stick my windows installation CD in and it...

Hi there, I'm just about to move in 150m(~500ft) from the institute where I study, and I would love to get some input on whether my plan to extend the university network to my house will work. Please bear in mind that I'm one of those cheap-ass students that try to do this with as much DIY as...