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The thread discusses issues with activating a Windows 8.1 installation after installing a new M.2 PCIe SSD, with the original poster noting they had to contact Microsoft for activation and questioning whether the activation difficulties are related to Windows 10 or potential anti-piracy measures. A second user suggests that hardware changes, like swapping to an SSD, can trigger activation prompts and recommends trying phone activation. Overall, the discussion explores possible reasons for activation problems, including hardware changes and Microsoft's activation tactics, with some skepticism expressed about automated activation processes.
Saltgrass

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I just got an M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD. It is really fast, but I applied my 8.1 image to the drive and it came out not activated. Not sure why, but I had to call the Activation site.

I was greeted by instructions to enter some numbers I was given just to get to the actual activation. Basically, two sets of numbers of 2 or 3 digits, something like the letters you may be required to enter when registering on a forum.

My thinking is Microsoft may be having a situation with Robo Activations... I wonder if it is related to Windows 10 or just another tactic used by pirates...

Thanks.
 

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Saltgrass said:
Not sure why,
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Because the hardware has changed major from what was there before

Saltgrass said:
I was greeted by instructions to enter some numbers I was given just to get to the actual activation.
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Phone activate worked?

Saltgrass said:
I wonder if it is related to Windows 10 or just another tactic used by pirates...
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imo its just so they don't have to pay for staff... if a computer can answer the phone then I don't need people right? Now when if can take the garbage out or give blowjobs we are all in trouble!
 

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