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193 questions with Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation tags
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How to fix Windows activate error
My Windows 7 worked for 10 years, and now I receive the message "This copy of Windows is not genuine".
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-17T09:27:37.73+00:00
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Sandu Marian
0
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Incorrect Windows Activation
Dell computer originally came with Windows Home OEM. It is currently running Windows Pro activated through an organization's activation service (KMS) that will expire today Oct 16. I have verified an OEM key embedded in the motherboard and need a support…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-10-16T18:42:38.6933333+00:00
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Sherry Patterson
0
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2026-10-16T19:17:47.9966667+00:00
EmilyS726
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Unable to re-activate my second FSX Gold Install >> after UNINSTALLING my first Install !!!!!!
I had to upgrade my MB , Of course before doing that I uninstalled all my OS, programs (including my legally purchased FSX Gold Boxed edition) and deleted all entries that related to this first Install. I changed my Motherboard, everything went without…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-10-07T21:04:34.9+00:00
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peter Bootes
20
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commented
2026-10-13T14:06:39.5166667+00:00
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Carl-L
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How to fix activation?
So i just erased my laptop like factory reset and now i dont have windows it says on the bottom right activate windows go to settings to activate windows, did i do something or is that normal and i have to buy the windows activation key? i cant even make…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-10-12T16:42:33.6433333+00:00
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Mia Jezerčić
0
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commented
2026-10-13T05:27:50.1+00:00
DaveM121
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After BIOS update 0xC004C003
I updated the BIOS on my motherboard. Today, a pop-up window appeared asking me to activate Windows. An error is displayed in the settings, and my motherboard appears twice in the list of devices linked to my account, even though I only own one computer…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-10-10T20:04:22.68+00:00
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Bohdan Nehrutsia
0
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2026-10-11T18:29:59.5866667+00:00
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Ivan B
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My home, main device is not listed AT ALL at my account
I am signed in using my paid for Microsoft 365 Family account. Your site does not list my device - "hphome" although it lists two other of my devices, both of which are running Windows 10. This computer is running the normal Windows 11 systetm.…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-10-02T01:17:11.75+00:00
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Frank Moser
0
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answered
2026-10-02T02:25:48.9133333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
78,875
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0cx004f211 error after bios upgrade - need to contact support
0cx004f211 error after bios upgrade - running the activation troubleshooter does nothing
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-10-01T02:45:21.47+00:00
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Josh Micallef
0
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2026-10-01T03:24:26.6266667+00:00
EmilyS726
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Windows Activation Key Error
I am a running student, and I have successfully verified and logged in with my student ID. I got the prompt to view the windows activation key, but it always fails, says unable to retrieve key.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-30T10:01:05.5233333+00:00
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Tanvir Hasan Chowdhury
0
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commented
2026-09-30T11:08:28.0866667+00:00
DaveM121
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windows activation problem
windows is not activating even when product key is entered
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-28T10:21:47.68+00:00
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Prasanna Kamepalli
0
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2026-09-28T10:57:36.8366667+00:00
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Thileep Kumar
4,310
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My windows deactivated for no reason.
My windows is not active and I keep trying to reactivate and just keeps sending me in circles. No reason for it not to be active
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-27T18:39:46.59+00:00
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Michael Farrell
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answered
2026-09-27T19:14:52.9266667+00:00
Ivan B
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Message saying Windows needs to be activated on my PC
Just reset my PC; now it says Windows needs to be activated on my PC
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-23T22:20:16.61+00:00
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George Reeberg
0
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2026-09-23T22:55:34.5733333+00:00
Ivan B
125.3K
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i ACCIDENTALLY PURVHASED WINDOWS 11 FOR MY MOMS ACCOUNT BUT I MEANT TO PURCHASE IT FOR MYSELF
i ACCIDENTALLY PURVHASED WINDOWS 11 FOR MY MOMS ACCOUNT BUT I MEANT TO PURCHASE IT FOR MYSELF. i WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET REFUND SO I CAB INSTALL UNDER MY OWN MICROSOFT ACCOUNT
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-20T06:51:40.76+00:00
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Maria Montemayor
0
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answered
2026-09-20T07:23:18.9733333+00:00
DaveM121
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Updated bios and drivers
I just updated my bios and drivers and now my windows is saying i have to activate windows whats going on?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-18T19:47:42.5366667+00:00
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javier meza
0
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2026-09-18T20:20:12.15+00:00
Ivan B
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charged twice
I got charged twice on 9/11/26 for a Windows purchase, but only need one. How can I get a refund for the second purchase. Greg Cowell
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-15T21:08:26.2866667+00:00
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greg cowell
0
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2026-09-15T21:52:23.62+00:00
EmilyS726
273.7K
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unable to activate windows after upgrading my pc
Upgraded my pc with a new motherboard and cpu and cannot activate windows with my pre-existing product key.
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-15T02:05:07.6066667+00:00
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Carl Morgan
0
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answered
2026-09-15T02:37:31.8166667+00:00
EmilyS726
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how can i find the product key of my windows
I'm experiencing windows activation problem . (PII Removed). What to do now?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
asked
2026-09-13T11:17:17.5566667+00:00
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Swapneel Samanta
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edited the question
2026-09-13T13:13:22.2133333+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
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I was charged VAT on my purchase. I live in a VAT-exempt zone
Hello, This morning I purchased a Windows 11 Pro upgrade. The purchase price showed UK VAT. As I do not live in the UK, I assumed that this would be deducted when the payment went through from my Paypal account. I live in the British Channel…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-09-10T11:33:59.52+00:00
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Chris Bennett
20
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answered
2026-09-10T12:10:55.6566667+00:00
EmilyS726
273.7K
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Upgraded my motherboard and having trouble getting my windows key
I recently upgraded my pc and now im having trouble activating my windows. How can i get this resolved?
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-09-09T21:46:06.7533333+00:00
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Joseph Rodriguez
0
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2026-09-09T22:19:43.9366667+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
89,925
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Independent Advisor
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Hello, my computer recently had its motherboard replaced because the original motherboard failed. Before the motherboard replacement, Windows 11 Home was activated normally on this computer.
Hello, my computer recently had its motherboard replaced because the original motherboard failed. Before the motherboard replacement, Windows 11 Home was activated normally on this computer. After replacing the motherboard, while keeping the original…
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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Windows embedded key takes over digital license key
Hi All, With extensive research I know now I gave myself quite a unique problem that I could use assistance to solve. For many years I have had pro edition of windows digitally and was able to upgrade windows since Win7 on desktops. When I recently …
Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
193 questions
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2026-09-03T01:53:48.7833333+00:00
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Jeffery David Anderson
0
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2026-09-04T01:25:37.12+00:00
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Hendrix-V
20,225
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