Cant Activate Windows 11 after BIOS Update !

Anonymous
2023-05-09T12:39:22+00:00

hi , few days ago i build my new pc and install windows 11 and activate it through my microsoft account. and everything was fine . yesterday i updated my MB BIOS and after that I'm having a problem with activating windows !!

i tried troubleshooting and " change hardware " option but still getting error .

tried to contact MS support live chat but stock at num1 in line and never get respond !

my MB is Gigabyte B560 AORUS Pro AX

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-16T15:26:53+00:00

    Same here, typing the key or changed my hardware both still not working for me

    And I think this news is related? https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23958751/microsoft-windows-activation-issues-windows-7-8-upgrade-keys

    Although my key is a Windows 11 key I bought from early this year, not an 7/8 upgrade key...

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-16T10:28:47+00:00

    Great that it worked for you!
    Sadly i removed most of the configurations on the account and clicking "I changed my hardware" still does not work for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-16T07:29:19+00:00

    Activation through the same "I changed my hardware" troubleshooter finally worked today. Thank you to the devs who fixed the issue. I hope it works for everyone!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-14T03:05:16+00:00

    I hope it gets fixed soon

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-14T02:32:17+00:00

    Same problem - MSI Z690 Force Wifi motherboard. Microsoft told me it is a known activation server issue and to keep trying to activate for a few days (this was a week ago). If what they claimed is true then all we can do is wait and retry. I'll give it another week before contacting support again.

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