Windows 10: Cannot activate Windows 11 Pro even though I own it.

Discus and support Cannot activate Windows 11 Pro even though I own it. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I purchased win11 pro on March 2023. However, after a recent reinstall of windows 11, the system stopped recognizing that I have a licence and failed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by GökhanGürbüz, May 26, 2024.

  1. GöKHANGüRBüZ
    GökhanGürbüz Win User

    Cannot activate Windows 11 Pro even though I own it.


    I purchased win11 pro on March 2023. However, after a recent reinstall of windows 11, the system stopped recognizing that I have a licence and failed to activate the OS. have a record of my order in my order history in my account. I am including a screenshot of it here. Please help me reactivate Win 11 Pro on this computer again.

    :)
     
    GökhanGürbüz, May 26, 2024
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  2. JBRYAN41
    JBryan41 Win User

    Windows 11 Home to Pro upgrade

    Want to upgrade 11 Home to 11 Pro. Tried download, but apparently files transferred were for 11 Enterprise. This will not activate; error is "invalid digital license or product key". This is on a new Surface. How to proceed?

    Can withdraw/delete this. The suggestion to downgrade - listed below - with a 'fake' windows 10 key works.
     
    JBryan41, May 26, 2024
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  3. ZACHARY100
    Zachary100 Win User
    Free upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro using 10 Pro retail license

    My current computer has an activated Windows 10 Pro retail license. I'm planning to replace my current computer by buying a new computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Home, and then I understand I can use my 10 Pro license to upgrade to 11 Pro for free.

    What's the most straightforward way of accomplishing this? The obvious approach that comes to mind involves two steps:

    1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer and activate with my existing retail license.
    2. Upgrade new computer to 11 Pro for free through the settings.
    Is there a simpler way of doing this without having to reinstall Windows 10? For example, would it be possible to somehow "trade in" my Windows 10 Pro license for 11 Pro? I'm fairly new to Windows licensing and am just trying to understand what is possible/best practice, with minimal effort.
     
    Zachary100, May 26, 2024
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  4. GERARD QUI
    Gerard Qui Win User

    Cannot activate Windows 11 Pro even though I own it.

    Windows 10 Activation Error: 0xC004F034

    Hi Greg,

    This error code is usually caused by a problem with the product key. For better assistance, we would like to clarify how you got the Windows 10 Pro? Is it supplied by a company?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter and try activating Windows 10 Pro again. To run the Activation troubleshooter, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button and select the Settings
      icon.
    • Choose Update & Security from the list.
    • Select Activation in the left pane of the window.
    • Click Troubleshoot.

    If your Windows 10 Pro is supplied by a company, we recommend that you get in touch with your organization's support for assistance with the activation.

    We'll be waiting to your reply.
     
    Gerard Qui, May 26, 2024
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