[dba-Tech] Windows 10 activation

[Peter Brawley]

On 2015-07-29 11:57 AM, Gustav Brock wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Windows 10 is now running in my workstation at home. I couldn't wait.

You got stuck with Win 8? See 
http://www.infoworld.com/article/2953655/microsoft-windows/windows-10-review-hold-off-if-you-use-windows-7.html

PB

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>
> One new feature I haven't noticed before is, that it contains a pre-installed PDF printer alongside the XPS printer. Oh boy, it should have been there years ago but better later than never. No more third-party installs needed.
>
> Also, in desktop mode, a PDF opens for native viewing in the Edge browser. Not even a reader is needed. Great.
>
> As I upgraded my MAPS licensed Windows 8.1 with an Windows 10 Enterprise install, it should have activated but it hadn't.
> I used again the tip mentioned below, and it is as simple. As you do have a product key, skip 2. and start with item 3.:
>
> <tip>
> How to activate Windows 10 build 10240
>
> 1.Open an elevated command prompt.
>
> 2.Type the following command and hit the Enter key:
>
>      slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
>
>      Wait for the message box popup that the key is installed.
>
> 3.Now type the following command and press Enter:
>
>      slmgr /skms kms.xspace.in
>
>      Again, wait for the message box.
>
> 4.Finally, enter the following command:
>
>      slmgr /ato
>
> After you hit the Enter key, Windows 10 build 10240 will become activated.
> </tip>
>
> If you have the GUI activation open, it will update at once.
>
> So do try this before you start entering other product keys.
>
> /gustav
>
> ________________________________________
> Fra: dba-Tech <dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com> på vegne af Bill Patten <bill_patten at embarqmail.com>
> Sendt: 18. juli 2015 20:14
> Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] Windows 10 build 10240 activation
>
> Thanks Gustav,
>
> The key in the article did not work, but I used SIW to find the key in my
> win 10  install. I used that key and followed the 3 steps and its activated
> now.
> I wound up with the enterprise version either because on an earlier install
> error or because my Surface had Windows Pro and I have a domain server.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gustav Brock
> Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2015 8:52 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: [dba-Tech] Windows 10 build 10240 activation
>
> Hi all
>
> If you are in trouble having your Windows 10 activated, this seems to be the
> method:
>
>      http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-activate-windows-10-build-10240/
>
> After much trial and search for a long time, this worked right away.
>
> /gustav
>
> ________________________________________
> Fra: dba-Tech <dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com> på vegne af Gustav
> Brock <gustav at cactus.dk>
> Sendt: 31. maj 2015 10:39
> Til: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] Windows 10 anyone?
>
> Hi all
>
> I installed the 10130 build, and I'm a happy man because the fullscreen
> Start page is back as a (default) option under Settings, Personalization,
> Start, Start behaviors.
>
> Also, the original Windows NT/95 trashcan in up-down pyramide stub design is
> back, although the applied green recycling logo has warped into blue.
> Surprise.
>
> /gustav
>
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