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The thread discusses issues faced after upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10, specifically with activation problems after a clean install. The original poster experienced activation failure and couldn’t find an option for phone activation; they resolve by reverting to Windows 7, upgrading again, then performing a clean install without entering a CD key. A contributor explains that upgrading via Microsoft's media tool automatically replaces the Windows 7 key with a new Windows 10 key, which can be retrieved using a tool like Jellybean, but emphasizes that the initial upgrade is necessary for activation. Overall, the discussion revolves around troubleshooting activation issues following a Windows 10 upgrade and clean install.
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Similac

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I had the free upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 and the upgrade was completely broken. Edge wouldn't launch and list numbers things after that.

I got the CDKEY of my install, did a clean install, and now the product is unable to activate. Same exact hardware and everything. IT does not give me an option for a number to call.

Anyone seen this yet or have an idea? The upgraded version was activated without issue.
 

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If you use the Microsoft media tool to upgrade to win 10 then it silently replaces your win 7 key with a new win 10 one. You can then use Jellybean to find out what it is and then do a clean install. You must do that initial upgrade to get the key although it sounds like from what you say you've tried this and it didn't work?
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Going to attempt installing and skipping the cdkey portion as opposed to entering the key from magical jelly bean (which apparently was a generic key)
 

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In case anyone else looks in here I'm not sure what happened, but had to revert back to 7, activate 7, then upgrade to 10, activate 10, then do a clean install without entering any CD Key both times it asked.
 

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If you use the Microsoft media tool to upgrade to win 10 then it silently replaces your win 7 key with a new win 10 one. You can then use Jellybean to find out what it is and then do a clean install. You must do that initial upgrade to get the key although it sounds like from what you say you've tried this and it didn't work?
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