I get the error 'Non-core version of Windows that cannot be activated' when I try to activate Windows on my Mac

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I get the error 'Non-core version of Windows that cannot be activated' when I try to activate Windows on my Mac

I installed Windows 10 on my 2014 MacBook Pro 13 inch using Bootcamp. When I enter the serial key to activate Windows, I get an error message saying that I am running a Non-core version of Windows that cannot be activated. I used the ISO file directly from the Microsoft site, and Microsoft help tells me that my serial number to activate is a good one. They tried but cannot help me past this roadblock to activate and said I needed to call Apple support. Anyone have a solution?

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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on May 24, 2023 4:27 PM

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leroydouglas

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May 25, 2023 6:01 PM in response to Teddy boy

Teddy boy wrote:

I installed Windows 10 on my 2014 MacBook Pro 13 inch using Bootcamp. When I enter the serial key to activate Windows, I get an error message saying that I am running a Non-core version of Windows that cannot be activated.

I used the ISO file directly from the Microsoft site, and Microsoft help tells me that my serial number to activate is a good one. They tried but cannot help me past this roadblock to activate and said I needed to call Apple support. Anyone have a solution?

I would delete the installer if it fails and download a version that works...

For your WIndows—

if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/Updates

Microsoft Corporation/Customer service

1 (800) 642-7676

Microsoft support is very responsive and helpful.

https://support.microsoft.com

Ask the Microsoft Community—quite an active resource

https://answers.microsoft.com/

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