Windows 10 Windows 10 Activation Error (Transferring W10 Key to new PC)

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I recently built a new pc, and have gone through this process a couple of times but I keep getting an error code when trying to input my W10 key.



Steps I Took:

Old PC:

1. Opened Command Prompt as Administrator

2. Located my Windows 10 Key, was fully working, no issues.


3. Typed: slmgr /upk to remove the current product key.


4. Notification: Uninstalled product key successfully.



5. Typed: slmgr /cpky to remove it from registry.


6. Notification: Product key from registry cleared successfully.



7. Reset PC (removed all files, apps, programs, cleaned drives, fresh install of windows)


New PC:


8. Opened Command Prompt as Administrator

9. Typed: slmgr /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx replacing required fields with my 25-digit product key.


10. Notification: Installed product key.


11. Typed: slmgr /dlv to verify liscence.


12. Notification: Window with various information, partial licence key ending in 8HVX7, status: Notification


13. Went to Windows Settings > Activation > Change Product Key > Entered my 25 digit key as before > Activate


14. Notification: Unable to activate windows. We can't activate Windows on this device because you don't have a valid digital liscence or product key. If you think you do have a valid liscence or key, select Troubleshoot below.

(0x803fa067)


15. Clicked: Troubleshooting


16: Notifcation: Troubleshooting has completed. We weren't able to activate Windows on this device. Contact support to Get Help.

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