Has anyone else had activation issues after upgrading to Windows 11? My Windows ?

eJnsD · Post by **eJnsD** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 5:35 pm

You could also try using the Activation Troubleshooter again, but this time choose the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option. Another option is to contact Microsoft support directly—they can often push a reactivation through on their end.

ejki15754 · Post by **ejki15754** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:34 am

+1 You could also try manually entering your Windows 10 product key again in the activation settings. Another option is to run the Windows Activation troubleshooter from the command prompt as an administrator.

010gqb · Post by **010gqb** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:19 pm

Can confirm. If that doesn't work, have you checked if your Microsoft account is linked to your digital license? Hope that helps.

fiVJJYb · Post by **fiVJJYb** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:14 pm

This. Also, try running the Activation troubleshooter again after a reboot, sometimes it just needs a fresh start.

L1ma9621 · Post by **L1ma9621** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:17 am

I had the same problem. For me, signing out of my Microsoft account in Settings and then signing back in finally cleared the error.

5344d · Post by **5344d** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:30 am

Agreed. Yeah, that worked for me too. A quick restart after signing back in can also help it fully sync.

gso9442972 · Post by **gso9442972** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 12:36 pm

This. Yeah, and if that doesn't stick, sometimes just letting it sit connected to the internet for a bit lets it sort itself out. Hope that helps.

747gyvrvau · Post by **747gyvrvau** » Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:07 pm

Same here. Also, have you checked if your Microsoft account is properly linked to your digital license?