Can't install Windows 10 on VirtualBox. Might be a product key issue

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Paul_38
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Can't install Windows 10 on VirtualBox. Might be a product key issue

Post by Paul_38 »

Hi there,

I'm having trouble installing Windows 10 on VirtualBox. I'm using the Windows 10 Education 22H2 edition, which I downloaded from the Microsoft Azure portal. I get error (0x800f0904) saying that I need to try activating later or go to the store & buy a genuine version of Windows.

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Any ideas? Cheers
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mpack
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Re: Can't install Windows 10 on VirtualBox. Might be a product key issue

Post by mpack »

That is a Microsoft support question. We have no influence on Windows licensing.

I can tell you that the VirtualBox BIOS does not come a free Windows digital license, which I hope is not a surprise. You need a valid product key not already used.
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