Windows 10: I got my windows 11 activated, but two days later it said that its not activated.

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  1. I got my windows 11 activated, but two days later it said that its not activated.


    I upgraded from windows 10 to 11 pro with a activation key, and now it is saying it isn't activated and telling me to buy another key, which i do not have the money for. what should i do?

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  2. qubit Win User

    Windows activation . . .

    In the Windows activation status page is it still showing as activated, or do you have something like 3 days to do it in?
     
  3. Windows Activation

    Hello

    If you're having trouble activating Windows 10, follow these steps to fix activation errors:

    1. Confirm that your device is up to date and running Windows 10, version 1607 or later. In the search box on the taskbar, type winver, and then select Winver from the list of results. You'll see the version and build of Windows.

    Not running Windows 10, version 1607 or later? Learn how to update your device at update Windows 10.

    2. Use the Activation troubleshooter to resolve simple errors. For more info, see Try the Activation troubleshooter below.

    3. If you're still getting an error, check the list of error codes below and follow the suggested steps to resolve it.

    Make sure the error hasn't changed. Sometimes when you run the Activation troubleshooter or try to activate, the error code and message will change. If the error code has changed, look up the new code below and follow the recommended steps. (If you're getting
    an error code that isn't listed on this page, contact customer support.)

    Try the Activation troubleshooter

    1. If you're running Windows 10, version 1607 or later, the Activation troubleshooter might help reactivate Windows if you recently made a significant hardware change (such as replacing the motherboard) or reinstalled Windows.

    2. You must be an administrator to use this option. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.

    You Can Also Try:

    If you have a valid product key, use it to activate Windows:

    Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation .

    Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character product key.
     
  4. I got my windows 11 activated, but two days later it said that its not activated.

    windows Activation

    Hello,

    I hope I can help you today

    Having trouble activating Windows 10? Try these steps to resolve activation errors:

    Confirm that your device is up to date and running Windows 10, version 1607 or later. Learn how to update Windows 10.

    Use the Activation troubleshooter to resolve simple errors. See the following instructions for more details.

    If you're still seeing an error, check the list of error codes below and follow the suggested steps to resolve it.

    Make sure the error hasn't changed. Sometimes when you run the Activation troubleshooter or attempt to activate, the error code and message will change. If it has changed, look up the new code below and follow the recommended steps.

    this link has more detailed information

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10738/...
     
    MiguelChiappori, Jun 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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