Windows 8 Build 8400 KMS Activat
Scat Laboy
I replaced both of these with non-Dell parts, system now boots and works fine but says 'this copy of Windows is not genuine'.
Presumably this is because of the non-Dell BIOS on the mb.
Is there any way to get the Windows activation code to clear the 'not genuine' message ?
When you buy Windows pre-installed by an OEM, you are purchasing it at a significant discount; part of the price you pay for that discount is that limitation. You can, however, legally (as per the license) replace the motherboard with a validated motherboard for that system without voiding your license. A Retail license can be moved to another system, but the cost is significantly higher than an OEM license.
Technically the license is void if you don't replace the motherboard with an accepted or validated motherboard model (which would return Manufacturer=Dell and Model=DIM8400 for a BIOS query) for that model. For example, there might be 4 part numbers for motherboards for a Dimension 8400, any of which will be programmed to correctly respond to BIOS queries, where an 8300 would not. Also, the license is dead if you replace the board with a non-Dell, as well.
Overall, my experience with AMD was acceptable, never really had any problems and didn't mind it. It was fine for years, keeping the same drivers, from about 2015. A Windows Update from Windows 10 updated the drivers for my AMD parts, the APU and GPU that is integrated. It updated the integrated graphics, and after that I've been getting this stuttering that is so unusual. It freezes about every 5 seconds, without me doing anything. Even after restarting, launching nothing. The problem could be with the low power PSU equipped in my laptop. The mouse and screen keep freezing and it gets really annoying, and unplayable for any games and even watching YouTube.
I have tried multiple fixes for this and I only see a few working to help me.
The problem might be the power supply that it gets and doesn't have enough for the new drivers.
Getting Outdated Drivers for my NoteBook Graphics with the CPU A6-5200 integrated with HD 8400 Graphics would be the best. If there is any way to download older drivers please tell me. The best ones would be from about 2015 or 2016.
This is about the only option that isn't too long or requires a lot of experience.
The last and final option is reinstalling Windows 10 which I am truly against since it takes so long and I have no experience with it that could help me at all. I don't even know if I need to get a new activation code, and I don't really want to lose everything, this option would probably work but is very time consuming for me. I do not want to do this until it is the last option.
I have tried almost everything else, rolling back drivers. Doesn't work. Twice I tried to do a System Restore, but it failed twice, using different dates with my AV off.
If there is any way to get outdated drivers, which is not available on the AMD website as far as I know, it would be very nice. I can't find them anywhere else from a safe website that I can trust.
Thank you for reading, and if you find anything that can help me (Link to Outdated Drivers) then please tell me, if I can't get outdated drivers anywhere, then please tell me how to reinstall Windows 10 without needing a new activation code for my Laptop.
i'm also having the same issue and after uninstalling amd software i have Microsoft Basic Display Adapter drivers and i cant really do much with it installed i wish i could find the drivers i had installed previously because my pc is unusable with the amd software/drivers and laggy with Microsoft Basic Display Adapter drivers :/