lukejay32
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First boot of computer after being shut down.
After restart. I don't understand why the overlay goes away.
I do not have the key from my legal purchase of Windows 8 a couple years ago. So I don't really know what to do.
ProbeGT
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
ProbeGT
Maybe this will help you : http://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-activate-windows-10-after-hardware-change
theredpanda09
Download magic jellybean, it finds all of your product keys so you can copy to a word document and print for future needs.
skipweasel
Does this help? http://www.howtogeek.com/226510/how-to-use-your-free-windows-10-license-after-changing-your-pc%E2%80%99s-hardware/
lukejay32
Just called, they were helpful. They took control of my PC, checked to see if my version was illegally downloaded, then gave me a new key.
AntmanSalutesAmericasAss
How the hell do you get Microsoft customer service to be helpful? They're always useless when I need to talk to them
quff
i mean, there's other ways to obtain keys for free if you ever forget
lukejay32
wasnt looking for illegal ways. thanks though
GCostanza
if you want to go through some hassle, call microsoft. if not, do not update your computer forever.
lukejay32
But i dont have the key, do you think they'd help if i dont have a key?
GCostanza
do you have any type of proof of purchase?
lukejay32
I seriously doubt it. It was from at least 2-3 years ago
GCostanza
hmmm, did it make you make a microsoft email account when you first loaded Windows 8?
lukejay32
I believe so, id have to do some research
KevinMenzel
Usually, yes. Also just use a tool to find your key.
KevinMenzel
(But assuming if you did a free upgrade to 10 then you won't have a key for 10 anyway, as it's tied to hardware, so... yeah)
lukejay32
Frick.. lol
lukejay32
I tried, and the key it gave me didnt work.
ProbeGT
The key it gave you might be for you previous Windows version (like WIndows 8) and is still valid if you call MS support.
lukejay32
Just called, they were helpful. They took control of my PC, checked to see if my version was illegally downloaded, then gave me a new key.