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I cant activate my windows 11 pro
I updated BIOS to the newest one and everything was well until I logged in. When I logged in I noticed my windows 11 pro wasnt activated and I tried using the back up code but it still didnt work. I made sure it wasnt for Windows 11 home too. I had just…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-05T01:10:54.7033333+00:00
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Lillie Twyne
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answered 2026-06-05T01:42:30.4966667+00:00
EmilyS726
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Can't activate my computer
I got a used lenovo thinkcentre M70T from my job and I turned it into a gaming computer it had windows 11 pro on it and when I go to system and click on activate it show Windows 11 Pro at the title but I still says Activate Windows on the bottom right…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-04T20:21:57.8633333+00:00
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jason bradley
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edited the question 2026-06-04T22:53:31.31+00:00
MartMcd
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verification windows 11 pro
had to reinstall to drive messed the first up could not recover it so a new full install with the keys married to motherboard and i get can not activate buy a legal copy windows 11 pro
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-04T17:04:30.0033333+00:00
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wendell durfee
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edited an answer 2026-06-04T17:52:42.9166667+00:00
EmilyS726
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Account seems to have deleted itself
Around a week ago, I tried adding another account to my windows 11 pc. My main account began to stop working in this exact moment: if I tried to log in with it, it would tell me that no account existed associated to that username. It seemed as my account…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-04T15:44:21.3666667+00:00
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Francesco Sollazzo
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answered 2026-06-04T15:44:56.2433333+00:00
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Windows 11 Pro activation on new computer
Bought a new Firebat Mini PC it came with Windows 11 pro, but they did not supply the passkey. Windows will not activate and the new key they provided will not work. Need to get this figured out today or return the pc.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,833 questions
asked 2026-06-04T13:13:12.3933333+00:00
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james brown
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answered 2026-06-04T13:22:22.8+00:00
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Neil D
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install windows11 on more than one new computer
I have microsoft office 365. Can I install new windows 11 on both of my new computers?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,833 questions
asked 2026-06-02T22:58:05.9633333+00:00
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harold stein
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answered 2026-06-04T09:45:00.0666667+00:00
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Carl-L
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Change/Migrate key from Windows 11 Home to Pro
Hi, I bought a new ASUS TUF laptop with windows 11 Home and signed in to it with the same Microsoft account as my other PC, an ASUS ROG with windows 11 Pro. I purchased 8.1 Pro upgraded to 10 Pro and then to 11 Pro, all free. So, both versions are linked…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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Using smlgr with MAK keys on Windows 11 Enterprise
I was reading the following which applies to Windows 10 and would like to know if it also applies to Windows 11 Enterprise: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/dn502526(v=ws.11) It mentions…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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My Windows key type Inquiry
I recently bought a second-hand computer that already has windows 11 pro activated. I would like to know if this activation is genuine or if it was done using a cracked or unauthorized key, and what type of license it is.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,833 questions
asked 2026-06-03T19:09:43.1+00:00
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MD ANAMUL HOQUE
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answered 2026-06-03T20:13:09.63+00:00
Bulldog
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what happens when upgrading key on windows 11?
hi, i wanted to know what happens when upgrading key on windows, will my data reset? will my pc reboot, removing all my data? please answer, as i never tried upgrading keys and wanted to get informed
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,833 questions
asked 2026-06-03T18:41:05.51+00:00
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TheGamerYT Business
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answered 2026-06-03T19:16:32.29+00:00
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Estrella721
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Unable to revert to original Windows 11 Home version
Hello I need help. Company IT which is based in other country has asked me to update my version to Windows 11 Enterprise. my device is Windows Home. After inputting the product key which they provided, I have encountered a windows activation issue…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-03T15:47:33.7333333+00:00
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Dunlao, John
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commented 2026-06-03T18:44:05.5133333+00:00
Neil D
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Purchased Windows 11 Pro Need Windows 11 Home
I don't want to pay more money but need the correct license. Help.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-03T16:30:51.0133333+00:00
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Kathy Aterno
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answered 2026-06-03T18:40:48.8966667+00:00
Neil D
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How to fix windows 11 activation error after BIOS update
Updated my BIOS, windows 11 is inactive now. Tried to activate, error code 0xC004F211. Tried the troubleshooter. Didn't do anything. Went to the online activation portal. It couldn't activate it. SLUI 4 does nothing. There is no way to talk to a human…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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I have not received my product code from microsoft
I have not received my product code from microsoft. I mistakenly skipped the screen after purchasing windows 11 pro and I was not able to copy the product key :(
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,833 questions
asked 2026-06-03T10:14:11.54+00:00
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Engel Ang Tong
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answered 2026-06-03T10:47:53.5866667+00:00
DaveM121
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Cannot get Microsoft Account to register the serial number of my HP Omnidesk
The Microsoft Account process for registering a serial number (from my new HP Omnidesk) is not working.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,833 questions
asked 2026-05-31T23:52:04.81+00:00
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William Dean
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commented 2026-06-03T09:10:52.4433333+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
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clean windows 11 install on my new computers
I am replacing 2 computers that currently run windows10 but are incompatible with windows 11. Can I upgrade to windows11 for free for clean install on the 2 new computers?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-02T22:52:34.54+00:00
harold stein
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answered 2026-06-02T23:27:21.45+00:00
Estrella721
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lost access to my licence
hey so when i unplugged my desktop and plugged it back in i lost my licence. My MSI center shows that i have the licence windows 10/11 home and the licence is a digital one and my settings are saying that i dont have a product key which i dont get from…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-02T03:06:36.28+00:00
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ethan kruger
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commented 2026-06-02T22:41:47.5166667+00:00
Estrella721
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Windows wont activate after a clean install
I have just done a full clean install on my pc and i am getting this i originally had windows 10 and did an upgrade will i need to do a fresh install of that instead
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-02T18:11:52.4733333+00:00
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Fran Oulton
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commented 2026-06-02T18:29:25.06+00:00
Neil D
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Reactivation after hardware change
Hello, I have a problem with Windows 11 Pro activation after a hardware upgrade. My license shows as RETAIL channel but after changing the motherboard I get error 0xC004F211. The troubleshooter and online activation both failed. The digital license was…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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asked 2026-06-02T11:00:01.0033333+00:00
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Ahmad Mezrab
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answered 2026-06-02T11:21:09.2166667+00:00
Kapil Arya
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I upgraded from win 10 to 11 and now upgrading to new drive how to activate
I upgraded from win 10 to win 11 and now I am upgrading existing drive to a new drive but it does not let me activate
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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