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After updating the bios, im unable to activate windows 11, which was already activated. You're telling me I can't update the bios without windows freaking out. I paid for this product and now the only thing the troubleshooter is telling me to do is to just buy another product key. How the hell do I go about fixing this since windows services is just an utter joke? I'm constantly having to deal with fixing **** issues with windows 11. This product is a big joke. The "get help" app does nothing but direct me to exactly what their windows activation page is on the website.
Contacting support did nothing. They told me it's not their issue. Quality service M$
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I've just got the same issue with MSI motherboard after updating the BIOS,
the solution was :
1 - Login to Microsoft account
2 - All devices
3 - Remove all old devices
4 - Start menu -> Settings -> Activation -> Troubleshoot -> Changed device
5 - Select the current Device using the name of the device ( if you have different devices with the same name change the name to differentiate it )
6 - Windows is Activated.
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The dreaded Standard hardware security issue is back.
I had to give away a computer because I got tired of all the "try this" fixes.
Now my newer unit has the same issue with recent drops.
Exactly. I feel thoroughly annoyed that the MS representatives don't understand the issue at heart. Doing a BIOS update IS NOT A HARDWARE CHANGE! It's ridiculous.
Exactly. Bios upgraded and now windows activation is gone. If that's the case MS should let us know.
Exactly. I feel thoroughly annoyed that the MS representatives don't understand the issue at heart. Doing a BIOS update IS NOT A HARDWARE CHANGE! It's ridiculous.
