Windows 10: Failed+to+validate+product+key+in+Win+11+setup ISO Activation Ok and linked to account

HiI have big problems with my profile in Win 11 HOME in English US ...I have been suggested to download WIN 11 Setup ISO The dowloaded file ISO is open in E: name CCCOMA_X64FRE_EN-US_DV9After starting setup I arrive to this errorFailed to validate product keyActivation is Ok and linked to my accountI tried also with command promptsetup /pkey [my key] but same error ...Thanks for help to solve this !

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Setup Has failed to validate the product key

Oh I was so hopeful- So OK, yes I changed the key to my Win 7 Ultimate Key- PYBW3-etc and it accepted it and activated my Win 10 installation - but darn it- still getting the same refusal -when I run setup exe- "Update failed to validate the key..."

I also checked my services- Auto Updates, BIT, Server, Workstation, TCIP/NetbiosHelper, IKE, all running

I used disk cleanup to get rid of all temp files

So Frustrating

Someone suggested adding a registry key to HKEY/LOCALMACHINE/Software/MS/Windows/CurrentVersion/Windows update/OSUpgrade add DWORD: AllowOSUpgrade=1

(That did nothing)

Peter

 

Setup Has failed to validate the product key

I am trying to upgrade from Windows 1511 10586.420 to later insider previews. I did a clean install of this from a dowloaded iso- overwriting a previous Windows 10 install. I have a valid key which is activated. I even entered it again and reactivated
it to make sure. I have a valid insider login and have logged in successfully. The computer is listed on my list of recognized ones.

My insider setting are set to receive preview updates, and I am set on "fast"

However, no upgrades at all have happened and my status says "up to date"

So I downloaded the 14366 Iso from MS ---thinking I could update that way. Opening it from within windows 10 and double clicking startup exe, the program runs, but then stops saying "Something has happened, setup failed to validate this product key.

I have tried everything I can think of, - cleared softwareupdate downloads, deleted softwareupdate.old, restarted updates,

nothing seems to work.

I know there was a downloadable "fix" for this problem with Windows 8, can someone help me with this?

 

Linking Windows 11 Product Key to my Microsoft account

Hi



Thanks for your reply.

Given your situation, let's address how to find your full Windows 11 product key and the steps to manually add it to your Microsoft account, even though the latter is not a standard procedure for linking your digital license to your Microsoft account.

Unfortunately, Windows itself doesn't provide a straightforward way to view your complete installed product key through its interface. However, you can use the script to retrieve your product key. One commonly used method is via the Windows Command Prompt with a simple script:

1. Using Command Prompt:
   
   • Press Windows + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" from the menu.
     
   • Type the following command and press Enter:
     
     
   • This command should display your product key. If it doesn't, it's possible that your Windows installation doesn't store the key in a retrievable format (this can happen with digital licenses upgraded from Windows 10).
     

It's important to clarify that there isn't a manual process for adding a Windows product key directly to your Microsoft account through account settings. The linking process is automatic upon activation with a Microsoft account signed in on an activated Windows 11 system. The purpose of linking is primarily for ease of reactivation in case of significant hardware changes, not for key management or storage.

Since your Windows states "Windows is activated" without specifying it's linked to your Microsoft account and the 'Troubleshoot' option isn't available, it suggests your system is already activated, but the link to your Microsoft account isn't established due to some anomaly.

Given these circumstances and the steps you've already taken, your best course of action is to:

1. Contact Microsoft Support: Since the standard procedures haven't resolved your issue, reaching out to Microsoft Support directly is advisable. They can provide specific assistance for activation issues and may offer a solution to ensure your digital license is properly linked to your Microsoft account. Be prepared to provide details about your Windows 11 upgrade and your Microsoft account.
   
2. Keep a Record: Once you retrieve your full product key using one of the methods above, keep a record of it in a secure location. Although the product key itself may not need to be manually added to your Microsoft account, having it on hand can be useful for support purposes or future reference.
   

If your system is already activated (which seems to be the case), your primary concern should be ensuring you can reactivate Windows if needed, such as after significant hardware changes. Microsoft Support can guide you on ensuring your activation status remains intact and troubleshoot any issues with linking to your Microsoft account.