Windows 10 windows 10 activation problem

Linny

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I downloaded windows 10 upgrade from windows 7 on 8/2 and I still cannot activate after several calls to the answer desk/ My product code has been verified by them as good and I have been told to wait 24 to 48 hours several times. Still not able to activate. How much longer do I have to wait?
 
How to Force Activation
Step 1: Bring up the Start Menu and search for Command Prompt. Right-click it and select Run as administrator from the context menu.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt, type the text: slmgr.vbs –rearm and press Enter to execute.

Step 3: Close the Command Prompt window and reboot your PC.

The above was found on How To Activate Microsoft Windows 10

Hope this solves your issue.
 
To be clear, You must upgrade to 10 first... if you try a fresh install without having first done the full upgrade your activation will always fail.
 
It is a pain, but mentioning if you used Windows 7 SP1 might be relevant. I don't know what happens if someone does try to update to the Original Windows 7 so not sure if your situation could be caused by that.
 
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