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I bought a computer off Kijiji that was from someone who builds them for cheap. I bought it for a plex server.

I recently did a hard drive check, and the hd is getting spotty.

I did a check for windows license and it says it's "retail" with a partial key. I was thinking of buying a new SSD to put in but how do I get a windows key now?

I'm somewhat computer minded but this one I've never dealt with. (I also have no interest in installing Linux right now)

Thanks!

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[–] stepanzak@iusearchlinux.fyi 49 points 11 months ago (1 children)

these are save and trusted open-source scripts to activate windows for free using various methods.

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 10 points 11 months ago

This guy doing gods work, literally open up a shell, copy pasta, get a full license from Microsoft lol

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 25 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the Windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).

Copy-paste the below code and press enter irm https://massgrave.dev/get | iex

You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen instructions.

That's all. Registered till you make a sweeping change to its hardware with a real license from Microsoft.

[–] 7Sea_Sailor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

this is the only valid response to the question that was asked. save yourself the time of trying to get the license out of your existing system. you're literally on the piracy community. just generate a new license, you'll be done in maybe 30 seconds, if even that long.

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

7s but who’s counting 🙃

🖕Microsoft

[–] iturnedintoanewt@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This. Free MAS HWID activation. You don't get any better than that.

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

MS servers cannot detect the difference as they are issued just like real ones. It’s literally a real, free license lol.

[–] paschko@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Enough answers for how to get windows running here. But have you considered switching to Linux?

[–] Hawk@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 11 months ago

Yeah if it's just for Plex something like Endeavour OS would be pretty much painless.

Definitely easier than fighting a key.

[–] db2@sopuli.xyz 6 points 11 months ago

If you already have a key attach it to a Microsoft account, then when you log in after upgrading and reinstalling it'll activate. No piracy needed.

[–] phx@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

Depending on the install method, the key may be in the EFI (motherboard) or on the drive.

If it's on the drive, then "magic jellybean keyfinder" can grab it for you.

If it's in the EFI, then you may not need to enter it when replacing the drive, or you could not a Linux disk and look in /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 11 months ago

Windows 10 is free from Microsoft by visiting their website and creating a USB bootable drive.