About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'id numbers' on WindowsForum.com focus on product key or identification numbers associated with Windows installation media. Users reference OEM stickers containing ID numbers for Windows 10 reinstallation, and encounter issues when using a Windows 8 DVD on a Windows 8.1 system where the ID numbers are not accepted. The tag covers troubleshooting scenarios where correct entry of these numbers is critical for repair or fresh install processes.
  1. Xarzu

    Windows 10 Windows 10 Update Issues...

    I got locked in one of those update loops. You know what I mean, probably. My Windows 10 would start an automatic update, then fail, and then reset itself to a previous version. This would happen all of the time. I managed to use one of the methods on this link to successfully do an update...
  2. nichosi

    Windows 8 Win8.1 & win8 DVD

    Win8.1 & win8 DVD Hi, With 8.1 forced upon us on PC & Laptop without knowing it was upgrading, what will happen now If I want to use my Win8 DVD to repair?. I tried the DVD in the w8.1 laptop, it asked for the IDnos. I made sure twice I typed them correctly, took ages to check them & then...
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    • Thread
    • activation backup compatibility dvd error message id numbers installation laptop recovery repair software issues support system restore troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 8 windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support