Windows 10 Windows 10 Asking me to "Activate"

Maxxcomedy

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Recently, I upgraded my computer from Windows 7 Pro, to Windows 10. I wasn't exactly sure how to do it so I used a Windows 10 Media Creation Tool in a USB that I got from another computer. Now there is an annoying watermark in the bottom right corner of my screen that says "Activate Windows
Go to settings to activate Windows". Can someone please help me get rid of this? Thank you.
 

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Hi Maxx,
to qualify for the free upgrade to Windows 10 you must have:

A Genuine copy of Windows 7 SP1

Upgraded to Windows 10.

If you have followed the directions correctly then activation should have been automatic.

Try calling Microsoft by choosing activate by phone and explain the situation. They'll run some tests and hopefully find the issue:
  1. Go to Start, then select Settings, choose Update & security, and then select Activation.
  2. If your device is not activated, the Activate by phone option will be available.
Hi! @Maxxcomedy Why not create a back up images with a 3rd party image program like Macrium Reflect on a external drive.
That's what I've done. I can roll back and forth when ever I choose. Create a W7 image and a W10 image.
Yes the cut off date is July, but I'm betting money MS will extend that dead line. Maybe not. So good idea to get it done now!;)
You may get more replies latter from other members!
 

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