There are often times when you need to install Windows 10 evaluation or testing in a virtual machine like VirtualBox for example. You may not want to activate it every time with your licensed product key that you use on a real machine. For that purpose, you can use generic keys for Windows 10 available from Microsoft, which will allow you to install the OS, but won't allow you to activate it. As long as you have an ISO image or any other bootable media containing Windows Setup files you can install the OS using a generic key.
There is a set of generic keys available for Windows 10 at this moment. These keys are as follows:
- Windows 10 Home:
TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
- WIndows 10 Pro:
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
- Windows 10 Home Single Language
7HNRX-D7KGG-3K4RQ-4WPJ4-YTDFH
- Windows 10 Enterprise:
NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
Remember, these keys can only install Windows for evaluation or testing for a short time. It's not possible to activate it unless you enter a genuine key purchased from Microsoft. Once you decide to activate your installed OS, you will need to change the generic product key to the actual key you purchased. Here is how you do it: How to change product key in Windows 10
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So is RTM released already?
It looks like 10240 is RTM. Nothing else was released.
Well, MS usually don‘t share their RTM builds with public. I guess, we‘ll see next week.
Indeed. Time will tell.
Yep, it was.
You don’t need to enter a product key when installing Windows 10 build 10240. Durring install when first asked, you can leave the product key blank and click the Skip button. Later, when install finishes and you get the “It’s time to enter the product key” screen, you can click “Do this later”.
I’ve been running Windows 10 in VirtualBox for about a week without needing a product key. After a few days, you will only be able to change Personalization settings within 1/2 hour after booting. Personalization settings are disabled after that time. But, you can reboot and regain the ability to change Personalization settings for 1/2 hour.
Also, several days after install, a watermark will appear on the lower right of the screen when the computer has been on for 5 or 6 hours. Rebooting will cause the watermark to disappear until 5 or 6 hours later.
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Thanks it worked.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was hesitant at first that it will really work! But it really does!!!!! SALAMAT PO! :)
sis ano product key ng windows 10 home..nagawa ko na peru error dw..ano dapat ko gawin pra ma activate ko na to..pls help me..
key’s worked thank you very much
i need a different key to activate my windows 10 64 bit Enterprise Edition,please help me please.
Thank You So Much.It Works For Me :)
Which key is worked for you?
Please send me the key that work with you here
ITS WORKS FOR WINDOWS 10 Single Language! Thanks mate!
woooohhoooo…..works
great
Thanks Boss Worked For me …………………….verythxs
I’m searching for the official windows 10 rtm image , that’s comes installed in laptops , it have so many program installed by the company , like program of data recovery … can any one help me ?! ( i have a toshiba computer )
Oh~ very good!
thank you
You are welcome.
Nice…..
Its really work today
Great
i want window 10 home single language product key
perfect … thx a lot
Thanks it worked
yh it worked thnks fr that bt i afraid that u mentioned it is only for short period…so after some time same problem occurs like ur license will expire soon
my windows is activated so why my Microsoft office is not activated
because they are two different products.
I upgraded my windows 10 pro to 1903h and I keep seeing this error message, “Your windows license will expire soon.
You need to activate your windows in settings.
How do I go about it?
Thanks
doesn’t work someone please help… i have put in the key the steps work but the at the last stop it doesn’t work.. i have used the pro 10.. but after its confirming in the process of activating it stops at the last minute and says it cannot activate..
doesn’t work someone please help… i have put in the key the steps work but the at the last stop it doesn’t work.. i have used the pro 10.. but after its confirming in the process of activating it stops at the last minute and says it cannot activate..
generic keys are not designed for activation.
i still cant get my windows activated, please anyone to help out so this error message doesnt continue popping up my screen…thanks
Thankyou very much, it worked for me! I do highly appreciate your help
thanks..it work for me…
doesn’t work someone please help me… i have put in the key the steps work but it doesn’t work.. i have used the Windows 10 pro.. but it doesn’t confirm to my Lap top
I understand nothing.
I have a HP Laptop with Windows 10 Pro installed, and receiving error message that the license will expire soon. When trying to put in what I thought was the license, now saying unable to connect to your ordinations servers? What the hell is that I ask,,, Anyways, and help would be greatly appreciated.
Billy Burnett
Hello
Your laptop appears to be activated via a KMS in a domain/Active Directory.
It is not able to connect to it anymore, that’s why it cannot extend the license period.
Good morning, I have purchased a Windows Pro Key, currently I have Windows Home. The key is for a clean install only. I tried to activate Windows with a generic key but it doesn’t work.
The generic keys are not designed for Windows 10 activation. They are for clean install.
bro i activated it worked just fine but now my touchpad isnt working and theres no option to change it where the touchpad should be in settings theres just mouse
bro i downloaded this on my laptop now the touchpad isnt working and it isnt even showing on the settings
Thank you soo much..