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.

I have inserted a screenshot below. If you need any further information please let me know.

cheers

col

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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-07T15:37:00+00:00

    Hi - I am having the same issue with the "Activate Windows Go to Settings to activate windows." grey text on screen in the bottom right-hand corner. I have only had my pc a few weeks, which came with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and no paperwork. The PC has been updating itself for windows updates and now seems to have Windows 11 Enterprise version (no idea how that's happened!) It says the Windows 11 version is 23H2 and that it's up-to-date.

    The product key ends "8HV2C" after the "XXXX-"'s.

    The activation state shows Error code: 0xC004C003

    NB I have tried you advice above re "cmd" and running as administrator "slmgr /rilc", and then the Windows activation troubleshooter, but that doesn't solve the problem.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-03T07:08:06+00:00

    That is great news, I am glad this is resolved, well done!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-03T06:29:45+00:00

    No...

    cheers

    col

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-02T21:30:36+00:00

    The desktop came with Windows 11 pre-installed...

    And the last 5 digits are 7MHX6

    cheers

    col

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-02T10:48:50+00:00

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    1

    Where did you get your Windows licence was that pre-installed on the PC or did you purchase a full retail Windows licence from Microsoft or from a 3rd party retailer?

    Or is your Windows licence based on a previous Windows 7 or 8 licence?

    2

    What is the last 5 characters of the product key you are trying to activate Windows with?

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