The thing that Windows 10 activated was clear today!

Since the end of last week, Win10 1803 has begun mass push. Messages in the background have also focused on issues such as failed upgrades or Windows 10 activation after the upgrade. Most of the upgrade failures are caused by driver and software compatibility. It is better to uninstall and then upgrade. But to Windows 10 activation is a more troublesome thing, Xiao Bian will talk about it in detail.

In the past, there were several ways to activate Windows: purchasing CDs/serial numbers, branded computers with genuine licensed (OEM), and enterprise-level customers' bulk VOL authorization.

However, as long as the upgrade to Windows 10 has become a digital license activation, according to official instructions, the following situations are within normal activation range.

1. Windows 7/8.1 system upgrade to Windows 10 system;

2. Windows 10 system purchased from the Windows Store and successfully activated on the device;

3. Purchased Windows 10 Pro upgrade from Windows Store and successfully activated on the device;

4. Windows Insider members upgraded to the latest Windows 10 Insider preview on qualifying devices that previously had successfully activated Windows and Windows 10 Preview.

After having upgraded the computer of the partner, the computer is in an inactive mode. It can only be said that the previous method of activating Windows is “false” activation or that the enterprise bulk license is recovered by Microsoft (commonly found in serial numbers purchased by Taobao). As long as the previous Windows is genuinely certified, after reinstalling or upgrading Windows 10 and using a Microsoft account to log in to the system, the computer will be automatically activated. There is also a possibility that the version is wrong, and the activation of the home version cannot be used on the professional version.

Of course, there is another situation where a computer that has been activated replaces the processor and the motherboard (Microsoft servers rely on these two accessories for authentication), and that also loses activation authentication. DIY can take the opportunity to phone Microsoft customers to see if they can continue to authorize. With branded computers and laptop partners, as long as it is not a private replacement of the motherboard and processor, directly to the official after-sale to get on the line.

After upgrading to Win10 1803, what should I do if I lose my buddy? Xiaobian can give a proposal to use the Microsoft upgrade tool MediaCreationTool (download address: https://) to create a new version of the installation disk.

Then reinstall the computer with a genuine Widnows 7, and then use the U disk to upgrade and activate. Or use the method previously described in the small series, join the Windows Insider program, so that the computer can use normally.

If you don't want to use any of these, then there is only one big move left, buy a genuine!