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. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T08:11:17+00:00

    I read of a procedure that should avoid this issue with windows licensing (sadly too late), and specific for MSI motherboards, at least on the post he was using this brand:

    • Enter in bios and disable TPM
    • Log windows: you'll face the procedure of new pin and stuff
    • Check if windows is still activated (as it should be)
    • restart and update your bios
    • log in windows and check again
    • after all that you can enable tpm again

    In your specific case, it is highly suggested to save windows key somewhere safe.

    I tried this method and my activation problem is still there, but I can confirm the fact that only the first time you follow the procedure above, windows asks for a new pin and new log in you microsoft account. Tried a couple of time and nothing changed for me.

    According to that post/video (can't remember, I'll post a link when I find it again), once you disable/enable tpm, and change pin/re-login microsoft account, you'll be safe for future bios update

    edit: found the link, MSI forum

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T12:31:19+00:00

    OK here goes nothing.

    part 1 disabled TPM , there was PIN change necessary as described, however Windows still show ACTIV STATUS

    BIOS is still there same

    now going to UPDATE BIOS while in TPM Disabled mode.
    What I suspect TPM will be enabled by default after the UPDATE, however I will disable it, leave it disable until next Win 11 full clean installation and see how it goes.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T12:38:18+00:00

    Good luck, are you using a local or a microsoft account?

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T12:45:32+00:00

    there is no choice if you purchase a digital license as we did, you have to be logged with microsoft account, at least in the registration prcess. After that you will be free to use local account

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T12:51:47+00:00

    PART 2 so far so GOOD

    Flashed the BIOS however once I entered BIOS to set up the defaults, TPM was ENABLED automatically, I disable the TPM and set my usual preferred BIOS settings and reboot to Windows.

    This time there was NO PIN CHANGE I just entered Windows without question asked, checked the License status and it says ACTIVE.

    So, seems that all this hassle has something to do with TPM?

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