Own OEM , installed Windows off usb, OEM key didn't work.

Plsjesus

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Own OEM key, Installed Windows without a key by usb because my bios wouldn't start, key didn't work when installing. Unsure what to do now.
 
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look on settings/update & security/activation. There should be contact details there for Microsoft. Contact them and they will help you sort out problem with key

That or contact people you bought key off

Colif

Win 11 Master
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Did you have Win 10 on PC before this? If so, it will activate based on the old install.

What you meant to do if fresh installing on a previous Win 10 PC is, when you reach the screen asking for licence, click "I don't have a key" and win 10 will continue to install and reactivate once finished. All the details of your PC are stored on a Microsoft server, PC checks it once win 10 installed to confirm your PC is on the list
 

Colif

Win 11 Master
Moderator
look on settings/update & security/activation. There should be contact details there for Microsoft. Contact them and they will help you sort out problem with key

That or contact people you bought key off
 
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