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Not really - it means lot of trouble but some good insights.
I am fine without it.
Press F1 for help or google it.
Greetings from Germany
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So I finally got around to installing Windows 10 on my main computer. Installed a new SSD, installed from USB using Windows 10 1511 10586.0 ISO. Pressed the I do not have a Product Key during installation as I couldn't get to the next step without doing so. I then chose Windows 10 Pro as the next step.
Then tried to activate it using the OEM Windows 7 Professional key on the sticker stuck to the side of the computer. I get an error telling me the Software Licensing Service has reported this is an invalid key.
I know I could have upgraded the original installation and then done the clean install but didn't want to waste time going over the same ground.
Does anyone know how to get Windows activated with my key?
I could ring and do it over the phone, but it's Sunday, I'm not sure if they are open and it is advertised as just working now using the Windows 7 key.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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That sounds like a new Windows 10 problem, I'll keep this on the list. 
Anyways, I hope the following would help, I am adding one geek post (which, typically, I do not follow) and one from the Microsoft threads posted by another geek (which, may suffice).
How to do a Clean Install of Windows 10, the Easy Way[^]
The Free Upgrade to Windows 10 for Windows 7 OEM, Windows 7 Retail, - Microsoft Community[^]
I am not sure whether you are able to use your machine at all, but, I guess things are pretty much messed up:
Quote: Users who went from Windows 7 → Windows 10 Technical Preview would likely have to Reinstall their Operating system in order to prove they had an original Windows OS. However it may be impossible for users who didn't backup their installations in advance using the OEM utility such as Dell Backup and Recovery, have a faded COA and don't have Windows 7 Installation media.
That mentions Technical Preview, I am not sure which build you are on at the moment. Anyways, good luck. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan wrote: That mentions Technical Preview, I am not sure which build you are on at the moment. Anyways, good luck.
As mentioned Windows 10 1511 10586.0.
Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan wrote:
This link told me I had to enter my Windows 7 Professional during setup. Clicking I don't have a product key is only meant for when you have already activated Windows 10 before.
I entered my key during setup and it told me to get stuffed. I also remember hearing here on Code Project that I shouldn't enter the key until after Windows 10 is already installed.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Actually, I never had to enter any product key at all. I have been using Windows 10 ever since it was released, there were many bugs. But I did as Microsoft said. "DO NOT ENTER PRODUCT KEY, IF ASKED!". If it asks you to enter, restart the installation.
But, since I just upgraded my machine, everything was set up by Microsoft. So, I believe things are relative to the previous OS, date of installation and much more. Mine is digitally entitled to be used on this device.
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan wrote: Actually, I never had to enter any product key at all. I have been using Windows 10 ever since it was released, there were many bugs. But I did as Microsoft said. "DO NOT ENTER PRODUCT KEY, IF ASKED!". If it asks you to enter, restart the installation.
But, since I just upgraded my machine, everything was set up by Microsoft. So, I believe things are relative to the previous OS, date of installation and much more. Mine is digitally entitled to be used on this device.
I didn't upgrade my original Windows 7 installation as I wanted a fresh installation to begin with on a new SSD.
During the installation I had the joice to enter a Product Key or click I don't have a Product Key. There was no other way to complete the installation. My key was rejected when I entered it during the setup and also after when the installtion was complete and I tried to Activate from Settings.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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According to this you can.
Activation in Windows 10 - Windows Help[^]
Link at the bottom
Activating Windows 10 (Version 1511 or higher) using a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key.
Veify there were no Typos when you read off or entered the key.
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ledtech3 wrote: Veify there were no Typos when you read off or entered the key.
Had my son read it to me and also took a photo with my phone. Just not playing nice with me today.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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You're talking about Windows 10 and not once did you write "FAAAAAARRRRRRRRRKKKKKKK" in the same message, something is not right... 
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He's giving them another chance. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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That was the product key he entered!
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Answer the original question. You're the one telling everyont how to do Windows 10 properly.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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What: "reinstall Win7"? 
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Sander Rossel wrote: You're talking about Windows 10 and not once did you write "FAAAAAARRRRRRRRRKKKKKKK" in the same message, something is not right...
My thoughts were more along the lines of:
"You're talking about Windows 10 and not once did you write "FAAAAAARRRRRRRRRKKKKKKK" in the same message, something is not right... "
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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I guess he had to be sober to install Windows 10, that's what's wrong
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It is the most common error when clean-install...The standard Microsoft support answer is wait 24-48 hours...(for what?)...
If you have room for an other partition, you can solve it by wasting a lot of time...
1. Install W7 on a different partition
2. Run W10 installer from that W7 instance
3. After upgrade and activation, switch OS to the clean-install (It works as the activation bounded to your computer, by some hardware caractereistics and not to a specific install of the OS)
4. Remove partition
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: It is the most common error when clean-install...The standard Microsoft support answer is wait 24-48 hours...(for what?)...
Do you mean try activating by entering my Windows 7 Professional key again in 24 to 48 hours?
slmgr.vbs /ipk <insert key="" here=""> is not working either.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Microsoft support person states, that there is a bug around the issue (on registration servers) and it will be fixed within 24048 hours...However this is an answer people got over 4 months as an answer to this error code...
I know no-one waited 24-48 hours...You may be the first...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: there is a bug around the issue (on registration servers) and it will be fixed within 24048 hours
2.7 Years! My word, microsoft, you are moving fast on this bug fix!
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Quote: Sunday, I'm not sure if they are open
The Microsoft licensing service is just a computer talking to you. I have used it several times. I am pretty sure it is open 24/7/365. I suggest you try it!
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Cornelius Henning wrote: The Microsoft licensing service is just a computer talking to you. I have used it several times. I am pretty sure it is open 24/7/365. I suggest you try it!
I'll assume your 70+ year old eyes missed the bit where Activating Windows by entering my Windows 7 Professional key in Settings was getting the Software Licensing Server to reject my key as invalid.
The part about not being sure if Microsoft was open was about calling and Activating over the phone.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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The Microsoft computer will ask you some questions. When you try to activate the setup, your machine should give you a link to click for telephone activation. If you click it, it will give you a very long number to give to the activation computer. If it works (no guarantees) the computer will give you a very long alternative activation number to enter on your machine (about 48 digits). Just try it and see if it works.
My old eyes did not miss anything, mate!
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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Cornelius Henning wrote: If you click it, it will give you a very long number to give to the activation computer.
Screw that, like I won't have issues typing it into a phone with no problems.
Cornelius Henning wrote: If it works (no guarantees) the computer will give you a very long alternative activation number to enter on your machine (about 48 digits).
Screw that again, understanding a synthesized voice to get 48 digits will fail.
Cornelius Henning wrote: Just try it and see if it works.
Instead I just tried the online Activation again and now it decides it will work having wasted all of my Sunday night.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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