Windows 10 digital license activated without purchasing a license.
I have several computers that are i3-3220's HP's and they all have the WIndows 8 Pro sticker on them. Some of them are activating with Windows 10 when I apply our Windows 10 image to them and some aren't.
For those that are activating, are they good from now on? Meaning, will I need to buy a license for them or has Microsoft given that digital ID the green light forever?
The activation screen reads, 'Windows is activated with a digital license".
Thank you,
`John
For those that are activating, are they good from now on? Meaning, will I need to buy a license for them or has Microsoft given that digital ID the green light forever?
The activation screen reads, 'Windows is activated with a digital license".
Thank you,
`John
Robert Ornelas
They will remain valid, when performing an upgrade the windows 7 and 8 keys still work for the free upgrade. I have only ran into a couple that required me to call the phone number or run the troubleshooter to activate.
I agree with the above. You should be good to go. I am not sure why machines are still getting free upgrades but some are.
Some of them are activating with Windows 10 when I apply our Windows 10 image to them and some aren't.
those that are were likely purchased with windows 10 but had a downgrade license for 7 or 8 but 10 will still work with the digital license as you see in the activation section. i'm experiencing this now with our dell systems as we start migrating off windows 7. some that were purchased with 10 but downgraded to 7 are rebuilding fine with windows 10 while others that didn't say it isn't activated and will just replace the machine because of its age
MS holds the licence for windows 10
this means, if MS activates at boot, - you do have a valid licence
this means, if MS activates at boot, - you do have a valid licence
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Do we have any documentation to support this? I'd hate to suggest to my company that we're good to go then get hit with a need for licenses down the line because Microsoft updated their licensing server to recognize invalid licenses, forcing users to pay.
apparently you did not read my post above?
The upgrade is supported as noted above. You can always call Microsoft Licensing Support with your license and computer information and they will help you.
Also recognize that some machines from some manufacturers lose the activation sometimes. It happens.
Also recognize that some machines from some manufacturers lose the activation sometimes. It happens.
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Hi John, The reason your Windows 8 computers are activated ….. is because Microsoft's Activation servers are still respecting the Free Windows 10 upgrade offer
I did not say otherwise, only to call and be sure.
I did not say otherwise, only to call and be sure.
John - I was actually responding to "tekmouse" and his opening post, who's name happens to also be John - not to yourself :) I've now edited my post to clarify who my response was to.
Regards, Andrew
Regards, Andrew