This worked for me right away.
THANK YOU!
Cant Activate Windows 11 after BIOS Update !
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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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2024-07-28T02:21:20+00:00 The same, but you can't pick +354 for Iceland. I can find Afghanistan, but not Iceland, on the list. Do you have any idea how I can contact support without this prejudiced interface?
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Anonymous
2024-09-26T02:17:44+00:00 My Windows 11 also came to a halt today after a Gigabyte MB BIOS update. To make a long story short, BIOS updates deactivate Windows in most cases. Microsoft has apparently discontinued the servers for those of us that upgraded back from Windows 7/8. They discontinued Windows 7. Apparently, our upgraded licenses were invalidated with that move and we have no way to get them back. I had to purchase another PRO license through the MS Store in Activation troubleshooting. Unfortunately, that was a 'digital license' which did not activate my Windows either and hung at 'Try again'. Product support refunded this purchase. I then purchased a 'product key license' through them which reactivated my Windows again. What a sorry move of Microsoft to make it so complicated! Product Support was very helpful though. Sorry for the bad news.
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Anonymous
2024-10-13T00:01:55+00:00 Thanks! This worked for me!
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Anonymous
2024-12-08T23:42:50+00:00 I am having this same issue. I have had to update my bios twice due to intel 14th gen issues. I re-purchased another Pro license after the first update but I am not paying a 3rd time because of this issue. Microsoft and Intel need to figure this out.
Either send me a new activation key or resolve it using one of the two licenses I have already paid for.