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

0jY3807U · Post by **0jY3807U** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:06 pm

Yeah, You could also try running the activation troubleshooter again, but select "I changed hardware on this device recently" when it prompts you. Let me know if that works.

vsax58232 · Post by **vsax58232** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:48 am

Same here. Also, double-check that you're signed into the Microsoft account that was linked to your Windows 10 license.

5554romh · Post by **5554romh** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:31 pm

This happened to me. I had to use the activation troubleshooter and select the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option, even though I hadn't.

171r3zujs · Post by **171r3zujs** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:11 pm

Yeah, that trick worked for me too—did you already try running the command "slmgr /rearm" in an admin command prompt?

fw8523 · Post by **fw8523** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:01 pm

Yeah, Agreed, that command can help reset things. Also, double-check that you're signed into the Microsoft account linked to your old Windows 10 license.