Windows 11 deactivated after 24h2 update

Anonymous
2024-10-02T10:16:31+00:00

Gidday

I updated my computer today to 24H2 and after it rebooted it requested me to activate my copy of Windows Home. I attempted to using the key that I have but it says that it can't.

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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-09T12:06:26+00:00

    HI I had exactly the same problem on a PC built for me by my local PC repairers. They suggested trying a scannow and then rebooting. I have just done this and lo and behold the deactivation watermark has gone. The system is still not activated though.

    I have now found the activation key for the system and changed the key to that that had orignally been entered and I am now a happy bunny. It appears the 24H2 erased the original product key.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-05T13:53:22+00:00

    I have not tried to solve this. Waiting on MS to do their job... Sigh

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-05T13:35:36+00:00

    I started actively trying to solve this issue just now. No luck so far. Have you had any success in your Org?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-09T04:08:32+00:00

    I have exactly the same problem. Something needs to be done about this problem quickly. My PC was also bought with an OEM version pre-installed. I have the Activation Key but Windows does not recognise it.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-06T08:24:00+00:00

    I spent hours trying to find what the problem was. Also in contact with a Microsoft helpdesk person which I could not understand because the strong Indian accent.

    The strangest thing was that all evidence of any past licence on my PC was missing.

    What did do the trick.:

    I just bought a licence on line which was only about $10 US. It is legal and it worked. Then to think that Microsoft charges hundreds of dollars for the same thing.

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