Windows activation after bios update

Anonymous
2022-06-19T10:02:22+00:00

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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  1. Virginia M 41,885 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-06-19T10:45:27+00:00

    Hello, I’m Virginia, I have 20 years of expertise in fixing my own & friends’ PC problems.

    Sorry to hear you’re experiencing problems. Are you running Home, Home SL or Pro? Did the pc come with Windows 11 or was this an upgrade from Windows 10?

    Please note we’re just fellow users like yourself & not Microsoft.

    Did the pc come with Windows 10 or 11 pre-installed or did you purchase a key? Please run this to see what is currently installed & post the screenshot:

    Right click on start & choose powershell with admin & enter: slmgr.vbs /dlv

    This will show a popup showing whether your license is OEM, Retail, or Volume amongst other information.

    Have you tried using the default key to activate? Depending on the answers to the above questions I will provide the specific key.

    When you contact support you will have to go through automated support, if you type speak with an advisor you should be put through.

    https://support.microsoft.com//help/4051701/

    https://support.microsoft.com/contactUs

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-06-19T10:45:41+00:00

    That's not right, updating Bios has no impact on win or its license.

    Is this a branded PC or self build, and how exactly did you update the bios?

    The other poster cannot provide you with any Key

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-06-19T15:04:59+00:00

    That's not right, updating Bios has no impact on win or its license.

    Is this a branded PC or self build, and how exactly did you update the bios?

    The other poster cannot provide you with any Key

    self built, apparently its an issue with MSI motherboards. The "I changed my hardware" option doesn't do anything as it fails to connect to the windows activation servers. Never asked for a key. Just want the product to work as intended.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-07-22T19:42:22+00:00

    This is [Mod Removed - profanity] I don't know who you are Palcook, but I happened to me as well, MSI MTB self built with genuine W11 license.

    Each time I replace upgrade the BIOS, Windows asks me to change my pin#, login with my MS account and windows was deactivated.

    I rentered the Windows 11 key and it reactivated it.

    Microsoft is a bag of [Mod Removed - profanity] .

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