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
    2023-07-13T12:09:04+00:00

    Same here

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T13:35:59+00:00

    The real test will be on your next bios flash because it seems like they allow one grace activation on those OEM licenses :D

    It makes sense that it would be a TPM related issue as it sounds like it would be useful for machine fingerprinting. It doesn't make sense that it's still an issue two years after releasing win11 with a TPM 2.0 requirement. :D I think they've been doing fingerprinting since at least winXP (2001) ? I've never had a problem with it before!

    Are there that few pc builders that update their bios?

    Thanks for the update!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-07-05T13:26:36+00:00

    I used a digital OEM license. There were some work arounds (disabling internet, killing certain processes) which made it possible to install win11 with a local account.

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

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

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-07-04T12:40:03+00:00

    I finally was able to get in verbal communication with MS Support Team and tht was a pain . 4 times I was dropped from the line every time the operator put me on hold to "check something" or ask for advice . However the last contact was holding and a very strange discovery followed.For reasons unknown and beyond any common sense my Retail purchase over MS Store is non existent , they just dont see the transaction in their system , while I do see it in my Purchase History and have confirmation mail .I was given a link to upload all my proof of purchase mails then I have to write a short history in WORD just FYI WORD ok , then statement of the bank where the purchase is visible once I do all of this they will review it and follow up .

    Crazy stuff and I never again will buy anything over MS Store or license a MS OS that way .

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