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My computer running windows 11 free download was hit by lightning and damaged my motherboard. I was able to replace motherboard, processor, and memory. I used existing hard drive and windows 11 OS. Everything works fine but I am unable to activate windows. I have tried everything available with no help.
There is no free Windows licence, what is the basis of the free upgrade to Windows 11 you performed on your PC, was a previous OEM version of Windows pre-installed on the PC and if so, which version of Windows or did you purchase a full retail Windows licence from Microsoft or from a 3rd party retailer?
Or was your Windows licence based on a previous Windows 7 or 8 licence?
