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
    2023-09-25T04:36:15+00:00

    I uninstalled all MSI programs as that will help in other areas. MSI center was directly conflicting with my BIOS settings and causing shutdowns.

    No more BIOS flashes for me on old builds. For new builds I will flash the BIOS on first boot!

    My original statement is correct! Don't update your BIOS unless you are dying!

    People that said this is not a problem need to go back and apologize in their posts!!!!!!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-24T15:17:09+00:00

    I have the same issue with the same motherboard. Was there a solution to your problem?

    Thank you for your response?

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-18T08:11:52+00:00

    It is MS problem, that's undeniable but getting their attention and to act on the issue we all are facing is mission impossible .

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-17T15:23:16+00:00

    I believe it's definitely a Microsoft problem as well. I had the same problem with my Gigabyte Z590 Arous Elite. Had to reenter my original Windows Pro Key and reactivate. Your Microsoft account has the model and serial number of your computer once you first activate a Windows OS so there is no reason why we should have to reenter a product key just because of a Bios update.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-08-03T15:40:59+00:00

    Hello Virginia...

    I'm having this issue and followed your direction in PowerShell. It yielded a pop up window with a bunch of stuff, but RETAIL channel is what I think you were asking as one of the results; and indeed that is what mine says. It also gave a partial product key which I assume is the last four characters and a license URL and a validation URL. It shows a "Remaining Windows rearm count: 999" and Remaining SKU rearm count: 999" The "Notification Reason: 0xC004F034."

    Now what should I do?

    Thank you.

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