Windows 10: Having difficulties activating Win11

Absolutely at my limit with Microsoft. I have been struggling to get Win11 to activate properly for the past few days, and Microsoft support has proven to be completely non-existent, marking my support ticket as completed without even trying to get in touch with me.I purchased a digital copy of Win11 workstation last year on the Microsoft store, and it did not come with a product key. It was not an issue because the license was tied to my Microsoft account, and I even got Windows to activate with no issue when I did a motherboard replacement same CPU and drive , went from ITX to ATX.I have s

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I am encountering difficulties in activating my Windows 10 pro operating system.

Dear Microsoft Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance regarding an issue I am currently facing with the activation of my computer. I have not made any hardware changes recently, yet I am encountering difficulties in activating my Windows [version] operating system.

Here are the details of the issue:

• Operating System: Windows 10 pro
  
• Activation Method: Product Key
  
• Error Message: 0xc005fo50
  

I have followed the standard activation process and have not made any modifications to the hardware of my computer. However, despite my efforts, the activation process is not completing successfully.

I have already tried the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Checked and re-entered the product key to ensure accuracy.
   
2. Verified that my internet connection is stable.
   
3. Restarted the computer multiple times.
   
4. Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter.
   

Despite these efforts, the issue persists. I am reaching out to request guidance and support in resolving this matter promptly. Your assistance in this regard is highly appreciated.

If there are specific details or steps that I may have missed, or if there is additional information required from my end, please let me know. I am eager to resolve this issue and ensure that my Windows operating system is properly activated.

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your prompt response.

Best regards,

 

Gmail suspicious activity alert?

I'd definitely setup two-step verification like MailMan suggested. I actually just set it up myself, and have a similar feature on Facebook as well. Better safe than sorry! *Toast :toast:

 

must restore image but having difficulty

Hi Allanah,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you resolve this issue.



Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

• What is the exact error message you are getting?
• Did you perform clean installation to upgrade to Windows 10?

I suggest you to boot your computer in use the system recovery drive which you have created. Follow the steps provided below.

Method 1: Change Boot order.

I suggest you to change the Windows boot order in BIOS setting. To change the setting, follow the steps provided below.

• Restart your computer, and tab Del or F2 key.
• In BIOS settings, go to BOOT tab.
• Change the order to boot from hard drive to CD/DVD/USB drive, on which you have created backup.

Disclaimer: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee
that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.



Method 1: Perform System recovery using the Installation Media and check if it helps.

• Insert the bootable media such as (USB or DVD) and Restart your computer.
• Press F12 key (typically this is F12, but it can differ between computer manufacturers) and choose the drive that you inserted the installation media into.
• Once the Windows Setup window appears, follow these steps:
• Click on Next and select Repair your computer.
• Click Troubleshoot option and select Advance options.
• Click on System recovery option.

Note: When upgrading to Windows 10 from media, you must run setup.exe from within your Genuine and Qualified version of Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you want to perform a clean install, you must have upgraded to Windows 10 previously. Performing
a clean install of Windows 10 with media without upgrading to Windows 10 is not supported and will have activation issues.

Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further information, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.