Incomplete activation key - Microsoft Community


bought computer bestbuy , went activate windows, product key sticker is smudged , can't read first 8 digits or letters. can activate windows?

most pc's store activated product key on coa sticker in windows 7 needed clean reinstall windows 7, , product key on windows 8 , later embedded in bios or uefi firmware chip on motherboard isn't needed picked during reinstall.  i've not heard of needing activated during setup store. 

if bought retail copy of windows has become unreadable when scratching off product key, known issue handled returning store have replaced defective product. 

if above doesn't please explain bit more know trying because activating new pc when bought @ best buy not happens.



Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC



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