Anyone tried to DEactivate Windows FIRST going into BIOS upgrade process, then upgrade and activate OS at last?
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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2023-06-05T16:33:36+00:00 -
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Anonymous
2023-04-27T14:21:25+00:00 :) :) Sooo glad this was helpful!
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Anonymous
2023-04-19T14:49:03+00:00 Thank you very much for the advise, however I dont feel like spanding so much money on OS and then trying to "clear" my self if I done something ilegal it supprise me that MS is so stiff and denaing . Next time if it happens I will try what you did but wont accepet anytihng other then RETAIL key that I legaly bought over MS Store .
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Anonymous
2023-02-26T22:42:17+00:00 I just had the exact same issue after updating my MSI motherboard bios. In my Window's account it now shows 2 devices. I started a chat log with Microsoft support but I think they are unaware of the issue - or atleast the person dealing with my request said 2 devices appeared because I have a different monitor - seriouslly?