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The original poster is seeking advice on activating Windows 10 Pro after upgrading from Windows 8.1, unsure if a product key was needed for the free Insider upgrade. A respondent suggests using the original Windows 8.1 key for activation, but the main poster reports it was rejected, and is advised to use the Media Creation Tool to perform the upgrade. Overall, the discussion centers on activation issues during a Windows 10 upgrade, with helpful tips provided but no definitive resolution shared.
nichosi

nichosi

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Hi,

Some time ago I was prompted to get w10 pro 64bit Insider for free, eventually I downloaded it on a USB stick & eventually I updated my W8.1 to w10.

I do not remember if I needed activation product key for this free Windows 10 Insider , I only have the w8.1 one.

I tried to up grate my laptop W8.1 to w10 & it asks to enter the 25 digits product key.

How do I go about this installation?


Home build, Asus P5K Premium WiFi,Intel, Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W 2.4GHz, GeForce 9800 GTX KO 512MB, 1tb hd, w10pro
 

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nmsuk

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Get the media creation tool and use that to upgrade.
 

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