Windows 10: Problem with Windows 11 activation

Discus and support Problem with Windows 11 activation in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I got a message to upgrade to Windows 11 which I thought I already had. I assumed this was an update however now it wants me to activate Windows and I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Sherry SLS, Feb 13, 2024.

  1. Problem with Windows 11 activation


    I got a message to upgrade to Windows 11 which I thought I already had. I assumed this was an update however now it wants me to activate Windows and I can't get anywhere with it. I followed all of the steps via the Troubleshooter. My laptop is still working just fine but I can't get rid of the message on the screen. It shows as a watermark style in the lower right side of my screen.

    :)
     
    Sherry SLS, Feb 13, 2024
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  2. Windows Activation Problem (Problem with degrading back to activated windows 11 home)

    I can help you with that. Here are the steps on how to go back to Windows 11 Home Single Language edition:

    1. Disconnect your computer from the internet.
    2. Boot your computer into Safe Mode. To do this, follow these steps:
      • Press the power button to turn on your computer.
      • Immediately press and hold the Shift key.
      • Keep holding the Shift key until you see the Choose an option screen.
    3. Click on Troubleshoot.
    4. Click on Advanced options.
    5. Click on Start-up Settings.
    6. Click on the Restart button.
    7. When your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the 4 key to select Safe Mode with Networking.
    8. Once your computer boots into Safe Mode, connect it to the internet.
    9. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, follow these steps:
      • Click on the Start button.
      • Type cmd in the search bar.
      • Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
    10. In the Command Prompt window, run the following command:
    Use code with caution.

    1. Press Enter.
    2. Close the Command Prompt window.
    3. Restart your computer.
    Your computer should now be back to Windows 11 Home Single Language edition.

    If the above steps do not work, you can try using a different product key to activate Windows 11 Home Single Language. You can find a list of valid product keys on Microsoft's website.

    If you still cannot activate Windows 11 Home Single Language, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance.
     
    Country Boy Jacob, Feb 13, 2024
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  3. Problem activating Windows 11 after switching VMs

    Hi there,

    I purchased Windows 11 Home a couple of months ago and installed it on a VirtualBox VM. But VirtualBox was crashing quite a bit so I deactivated Windows 11 using the following commands:

    • slmgr /upk
    • slmgr /cpky
    (as suggested on Redirecting ) and then installed it on a VMWare VM. Problem is, I can't activate Windows on the new VM even though it was deactivated on the old VM. I tried the recommended Troubleshooting Wizard solutions to no available and I couldn't find a Microsoft email address or support number, so I am posting here. Can anyone suggest how to contact Microsoft about this activation issue?

    Thanks,

    Darryl

    PS: I have already deleted the old VM so I can't log back onto it.
     
    DarrylStaflund, Feb 13, 2024
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  4. Problem with Windows 11 activation

    Problem with my activation in windows 10 - Genuinity

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your reply.

    I suggest you to activate the copy of Windows 10 via phone by following the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + R” and type “slui 4” and press Enter.
    • Select your Region/Country.
    • Select the Phone Activation option, and hold on for a real person.
    Hope the information is helpful.

    Regards
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Feb 13, 2024
    #4
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