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Hi, my almost 2-year-old Lenovo laptop runs on Windows 11 Home but is now suddenly saying I need to activate windows.
By the activate troubleshoot button it shows the message "We can't activate Windows on this device because you don't have a valid digital license and product fee. If you think you have a valid license or key, select Troubleshoot below. Error code: 0xC004F012" and when I troubleshoot it returns the message "We can't activate Windows on this device at the moment you can try activating again later or go to the store to buy genuine Windows. (0xc0000022)"
It has a product key I can see it on the activation settings page, and I've used ShowKeyPlus to find both the installed and original keys and tried entering them both however it won't accept them with same "Product key you entered didn't work. (0xc0000022)"
I've tried sfc scannow, no problems and I've reset the computer, and nothing has changed.
Would include screenshots however they are failing to upload.
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hi, my name is Isabella Herrick, and I am 10 years old, and I have literally no idea what anything you said meant. I tried to troubleshoot my computer, and it told me to put in my username and password, so I did, but it keeps saying my password is wrong but it's not. my computer always gives me trouble even if I get a new one! please help me!
Win 11 Pro
Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.
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What version (Home, Pro...etc.) of Windows 11 is currently installed on your PC?2
When you used ShowKeyPlus, did that find an OEM key and if so, what was the exact version of Windows was indicated for the OEM key?3
Click your Start Button, then just type winver and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting dialog box.
windows 11 home single language
I bought a product key of windows 11 pro but every time I try to install it it doesn't wanna work
should I wait a day or two then try again with the activation ?
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