Because of this I am VERY hesitant to ever update my MB bios again. I was not as lucky as you and had to deal with Microsoft "support" for a resolution.
Windows activation after bios update
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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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2022-12-04T15:49:19+00:00 As mentioned this is not just one manufacturer. Another user reported they have a Gigabyte mobo and same thing happened to them. I, in fact, just found this forum searching for a solution after updating the bios on my Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ULTRA mobo and experiencing the same thing. When I try to reactivate using the same license in my account for the same computer, it won't transfer because it's saying it's already been used to reactivate another computer... which is this same PC.
This is BEYOND ridiculous and should be embarrassing for Microsoft. This is the kind of thing that leads to class action lawsuits if they're trying to force users to buy a new license every time they update their firmware.
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Anonymous
2022-12-04T20:18:22+00:00 Yeah, it's definitely a very annoying screwup by MS.
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Anonymous
2022-12-15T22:46:43+00:00 same here with a similar motherboard
Gigabyte Z690I A ULTRA LITE D4
I guess i'll be on the phone with Microsoft for a while
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Anonymous
2022-12-18T11:39:50+00:00 Hi guys,
Mikołaj here from Poland. I've run into the same problem. I purchased a brand new HP Victus with a Windows 10 home license which has cost me a pretty penny. I then upgraded to windows 11 home as promted by Microsoft and installed all the necessary drivers provided by HP Support assistant, apperently including a BIOS update.
Now I have this huge watermark telling me my Windows is not activated and obviously the troubleshooting steps provided by Microsoft are useless! The product key at the back of the laptop is not working, either.
My motherboard is HP 88EE version 80.72 and the bios version is UEFI, for what it's worth.
I've read the entire thread but am none the wiser. Could you please help?