Thank you for the screenshot, I think you need to take your system back to the computer shop, the command indicates an OEM_DM key, which should be installed on the motherboard, but ShowKeyPlus indicates no OEM key is found on your system and the product key indicated is a generic key, no OEM or Retail key is found.
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BJ BJ
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no hardware changes. it is a digital licence from computer shop - no numbers on computer boxScreenshot 2026-07-25 142545.jpg
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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DaveM121
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DaveM121 932.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-07-25T05:08:37.7466667+00:00 1
Your Screenshot indicates an OEM_DM licence, that type of licence is usually pre-installed by the PC manufacturer and the licence should be on the motherboard.
What happened on your PC before Windows was not activated?
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Please provide a screenshot of the activation error indicated in the Settings App.
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Download the free ShowKeyPlus app from the Microsoft Store.
Please provide a screenshot of that app window and please hide your product key in the screenshot.