The generic keys allow clean install they do not allow activation.The OA3xOriginalProductKey method returns the Windows OEM license key stored in the BIOS for pre-installed machines where they used that method to store it - most OEMs do this because this is the only way where they DON'T need to physically affix a sticker with the key on the machine which saves them time. Users dont get these only Volume License users do. A multiple activation key (MAK) is a software licensing and activation tool that provides one-time activation of a software product via a hosted authentication/activation server. MAK Keys are not issued for individual machines. You should use a valid Windows 10 product key or buy a new one if it has exceeded the allowed number of installations which for OEM is ONE. If you are from Mars or Jupiter you probably have a different ID for your ILLudium Q36 space modulator.Īn previously used key will also produce the same result.

What is a GUID? A GUID is an acronyom that stands for Globally Unique Identifier. With windows 8 and 10 machines the key in bios activates automatically and cannot be used again even if the machine dies because the key is stored on the microsoft servers along with the machine GUID. You cannot use keys over and over again.Ī windows key is not on the unit its on the microsoft servers. Most likely reason is that another machine used that ID to update to 10 and is still in use. Getting this error means that the activation has failed. WIN 10 activation error 0xc004f050 is usually has this notification:ĭescription: Software Licensing Service reported product key is invalid You can boot and run without needing to login to microsoft or get online. I always set up windows 10 with a local account and say no no no no no no no no for cortana and sync and microsoft account etc. It can be used to recover with the I dont have a key or generic key for install and does not require you to be online. Its always better to have non infect-able recovery DVD. I believe I do a Much better Job than they do and I do it free.įurthermore you should cover the COA with Clear Scotch tape to protect the numbers from being rubbed off. However without breaking my arm to pat myself on the back. OEM software is not supported by Microsoft. So you should gently scratch off the grey/silver Microsoft portion with a coin to reveal the full product key.

Microsoft does its best to confuse users by putting this is not a COA on their OEM stickers.

You should buy a full OEM DVD with WIN10 COA

Valid win 10 pro product key