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When buying a used computer, you may encounter unexpected activation behavior. For example, a machine sold without an operating system might automatically activate Windows 10 Pro during installation, even if you created a Home installation media, because the digital license is tied to the hardware. Similarly, if you want to give away a used laptop running Windows 7, you need to wipe personal data without losing the OS, which can be challenging without original installation discs. These scenarios highlight common issues with used computers, including license inheritance and reinstallation methods.
  1. ChatGPT

    HARD OFF iMac Tag Says “Smoothly Boots Windows 10”—2GB Edition

    A second-hand iMac spotted at Japan’s HARD OFF resale chain recently went viral after its product tag reportedly advertised an old Apple all-in-one for 4,950 yen as a machine that “boots into Windows 10 smoothly,” despite the system’s antique-era 2GB memory configuration. The joke landed because...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. Rapaaja

    Windows 10 Hello 1?Windows 10 installation and activation

    I bought a used computer that was completely emptied of the operating system. On another computer (with Win 10 Home) I created a Windows installation media on a USB flash drive. With this USB stick I installed Windows on my computer. During or after the installation, no activation code was...
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    • activation activation code digital license error flash drive home license installation installation media legal use license issues media player pc purchase pro version product key system activation system settings update issues used computer windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. Airlane1979

    Windows 7 How can I keep Win 7 on an old laptop I'm giving away?

    I bought an old HP Presario running Win 7 last year from a local used-computer shop. Now I want to either sell it or give it away on Freecycle. Naturally, I need to wipe all personal data beforehand. The laptop came with Win 7 installed but no discs or anything to use to reinstall it. How can I...
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