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Mar 10, · Replied on March 10, If you have Windows 10 Pro activation as part of the refurbished device then you don’t need to know the licence key. Windows 10 now uses hardware activation so as long as you don’t change the motherboard then activation on a clean install will be automatic once the device connects to the internet. HP Elite Desktop Computer – Windows 10 Pro, Intel Quad Core i5 GHz, 8GB RAM, GB HDD, 22 LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, WiFi, Compatible with Microsoft Authorized Refurbished PC (Renewed) out of 5 stars. 1 day ago · Windows 10 home for refurb pcs. I just bought a new laptop and it came with a sticker saying that it runs a Windows 10 Home for Refurb Pcs. Now since this was (or should’ve been) a completely new laptop (Asus Zenbook 14 OLED) I contacted the seller. They said that this is completely normal and this is how the manfucaturer / Microsoft does it.
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Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. DaveM Independent Advisor. The one computer service organisation proposed to me the “second-hand” refurbished PC with new legal Windows 10 Pro OEM license installed and activated by this service organisation.
The previous license on that PC was Windows 10 Home. Can somebody tell me if this usage of Windows 10 Pro license on refurbished PC is legal for me? Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn’t help. Thanks for your feedback. Do they violate Microsoft license agreement activating NEW! And can i use this license? Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Please help. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.
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Asked 5 years, 3 months ago. Modified 2 years, 11 months ago. Viewed 40k times. Improve this question. John Lindgren. John Lindgren John Lindgren 1 1 gold badge 1 1 silver badge 8 8 bronze badges. Not really. Preventing activation with the preinstalled key is only half the question, that doesn’t do me any good unless I can also activate with the “refurb” key.
Naturally you cannot activate Home using a Pro key. Microsoft claims you can upgrade to Pro from a Home installation if you have a key for Pro. Have you tried it? I mean, that’s really all that’s left here: you’ve got the answers you want in the sites you’ve already linked to in the OP and the comments. All that’s left is trying it. Show 2 more comments. Sorted by: Reset to default.
Highest score default Date modified newest first Date created oldest first. I’m going to take a stab at this.
Next, you will be asked to choose which edition of Windows to install. Choose ‘Professional’ edition. If you don’t see this, then modify your installation media as posted above. Complete the installation, Windows will automatically activate with it’s digital entitlement if this same hardware has previously been activated with Windows 10 Pro. Changing only the hard drive will not impact Windows digital entitlement validity.
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Login Join. Hi, i hope you’re doing good today. Add a revurb. Sign up to join this community. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Q: ‘Do you need Purchase history of the OEM licensing which would be the http://replace.me/22779.txt for the computers that have been purchased?
Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program – iFixit
The Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program program enables PC refurbishers to purchase low-cost genuine Microsoft software for preinstallation on newly refurbished PCs. Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers refurbish at least 20, PCS per year, and you can find a full list of them here. Previously, Microsoft offered a Registered Refurbisher Program RRP for small and medium-sized Refurbishers less than 1, refurbished units per month.
Microsoft discontinued the Registered Refurbisher Program in Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers are the only organisations that Microsoft permits to buy licenses for refurbished PCs directly from them. The first and most important benefit of MAR is low-cost genuine Microsoft software.
Software available for preinstall is based upon license type, as explained below. Which license a refurbisher will use is determined by who eventually receives the refurbished PC. Microsoft titles available at a discount are determined by the license type.
Commercial Licenses are available for all of MAR refurbishers’ customers. Available software includes Windows 10 and 11, and for each Home, Pro, and Citizenship. Citizenship Licenses are available to select groups of customers including educational institutions, non-profit organizations, low-income customers and other Microsoft approved customers.
Enrollment as a MAR requires significant vetting from Microsoft. Successful applicants to the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program have a proven track record of excellence in Refurbishing, a large global geographic reach, data security to an impeccable standard, and demonstrable financial stability among other things.
The requirements for becoming a MAR are quite extensive. The Microsoft Registered Refurbisher program were small and midsized Refurbishers who were authorized to install genuine Microsoft software on refurbished PCs. To replace this program, small and midsized Refurbishers can become a Microsoft Third Party Refurbisher.
Once approved, a Third Party Refurbisher buys their licenses from the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher that approved them. The biggest benefit of becoming a Microsoft Third Party Refurbisher is access to low-cost genuine Microsoft software. In addition, further benefits include:. The enrolment process involves gaining approval to become a Third Party Refurbisher from a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher.
With traditional MARs, the approval involves: requesting the Third Party Refurbisher terms and conditions, accepting those conditions, and proving that you have the infrastructure to install genuine Windows licenses. This can take a week or longer. Shipping millions of paper Certificate of Authentication per year is unsustainable, and Microsoft promotes its Authorized Refurbisher Program as a part of its sustainability strategy. To buy more legitimate Windows licenses, all Refurbishers need to switch to digital Windows licenses.
Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. Thanks kindly for your assistance. Dave Kuhn. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi David. It may be that the Refurbisher only failed to reinstall the licensed key. Is Home activated on the PC?
If it is then it may merely have an extra license. In order to sell Refurbished Windows the seller must be registered with Microsoft so if he committed piracy you have recourse from Microsoft, and PayPal also protects you from pirate software sales. Make sure during the booted install to choose Pro version, use the Product Key, then follow the illustrated steps to delete all partitions down to Unallocated Space to get it cleanest, then click Next to let it auto-create the needed partitions, format them and begin install – this makes it foolproof.
Uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only. Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen delete all partitions down to Unallocated Space to get it cleanest, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install – this makes it foolproof.
You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the linked tutorial. It’s a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC because you will learn everything that works best and how to apply it with your own hands. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes.
I will keep working with you until it’s resolved. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP Potentially Unwanted Products. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
Pedro M Independent Advisor. Hi, i hope you’re doing good today. The first thing that i would do in your case is make a complain with Ebay, don’t worry about your money in my experience with Ebay i would say that the customer is always right no matter what.