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Discus and support Windows licensing confusion in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have 4 Windows PCs and am quite confused as to their licenses. I want to dispose of a couple of older ones, but want to preserve my retail licenses... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Romeo987, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:23 AM.

  1. ROMEO987
    Romeo987 Win User

    Windows licensing confusion


    I have 4 Windows PCs and am quite confused as to their licenses. I want to dispose of a couple of older ones, but want to preserve my retail licenses as best I can.When I do slmgr /dlv, all 4 report "Retail channel", Product Key Channel Retail, Status Licensed, Rearm Count 1001.All 4 PCs report "Activated with a Digital License linked to your Microsoft Account".Sounds Easy and unambiguous..but no!I know that many years ago I purchased 2 only full Windows 7 licenses with CDs and product keys, which were subsequently upgraded to Windows 10 Digital Licenses and only the generic key ever appears n

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    Romeo987, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:23 AM
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  2. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User
    95Viper, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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  3. PSYKO12
    psyko12 Win User
    Windows licensing - confusion

    So I just need to get a hold of Win 7 Pro with MAK? Hehe I've been to that site but I'm still *Confused Windows licensing confusion :confused: as ever haha sorry... Thanks
     
    psyko12, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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    psyko12 Win User

    Windows licensing confusion

    Windows licensing - confusion

    Alright thanks for the links and information, might hit up those partner/retailer places and inquire about it. Thank you for clearing things =] *Big Grin Windows licensing confusion :D *Respect :respect:
     
    psyko12, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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