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freebrew

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5. I found another W10 wrinkle...

Reply to SecularMotion (Original post)

Sat May 28, 2016, 10:25 AM

May 2016

last month my video card went south. I put my drives into another box, so I could use computer.
So, I get a new card, get the box working again and replace the 2 drives that were there originally.
Now, MS tells me my Windows isn't activated anymore.
MS says that a new $199 license is needed to re-activate.
So much for 'free'.
I'm going back to W7 or linux.

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Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick' [View all] SecularMotion May 2016 OP

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I found another W10 wrinkle... freebrew May 2016 #5