Windows 10: I buy WINDOWS 10 from offlical retailer but my computer is still asking for a product key

please solve it

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Windows 10 product keys and activation - and the KMS angle

Changing the product key to the generic Windows 10 product key will reset activation to the standard retail channel for activation. It might just activate (if there was a previous digital license for Windows 10 for that computer established with Microsoft). Once Windows 10 is back on the retail activation channel, then more than likely changing the product key to the Windows 8 product key using the same method may work.

 

I buy WINDOWS 10 from offlical retailer but my computer is still asking for a product key

Microsoft stopped selling Windows 10 on January 31, 2023, so I don't know how it was possible for your official retailer to get their hands on a legitimate copy.

 

should I buy an OEM product key for windows 10 or buy a retail product key?

Hello CHENZHAO1205,

Good day! I'm a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

I recommend buying a Retail Product key as OEM license is not transferrable. Please check your older thread below where Bill Smither's greatly explained the difference between OEM and Retail license.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Please take note that there's no official announcement from Microsoft if the Windows 10 Retail license will still work in the future versions of Windows like Windows 11. Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free for now.

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Kind regards,



Independent Advisor