Then use the following info to help you successfully prepare for a hardware change and reactivate windows 10.
Windows 10 pro can t activate try again later.
Will windows 10 receive windows updates if it s not activated.
Use command prompt to register windows key.
Type in cmd or command prompt into cortana s search box.
If you can connect to a wi fi network on your windows 10 device or have a phone handy try searching online to find the internet apn settings for your mobile operator.
How to activate after reinstalling windows 10.
If you re running windows 10 pro edu or windows 10 pro for workstations you must activate windows over the internet phone activation and slui 04 can t be used.
From search results pick command prompt right click and select run as administrator.
This command will make windows attempt to activate the os online.
I downloaded the iso windows 10 pro file and performed an upgrade of my 8 1 pro to windows 10 pro.
To find out which you need see what activation method do i use product key or digital license in activate windows 10.
Windows keeps asking to activate repeatedly.
To activate windows you ll need either a digital license or a product key.
8 ways to activate windows 10.
Can i have multiple windows 10 or microsoft office keys one one account.
If your cellular data connection isn t working and you can t connect to the internet type a new internet apn based on your location and mobile operator.
Try again later under edition it states windows 10 pro and for activation it states connect to the internet to activate windows yet i am able to download drivers for my gpu and navigate the internet without.
For more info about reactivating windows 10 version 1607 or later after a hardware change see reactivating windows 10 after a hardware change.
I checked to make sure that the install went through successfully on the activation side and it says windows can t activate.