Windows 10: Cannot reactive Windows 11 after hardware change which never happened

HiOS: Windows 11 Home version, Bought it today, digital licenseDevice: Asus rog strix g16At first it was properly activated, but then I needed to change settings to enable secure boot and also MyAsus software suggested bios update which I didAfter that, at some point in time Windows decided that the license is no longer valid and the error indicated that the hardware has been changedI tried going to System > Activation > Troubleshoot > I changed my harware recentlyI do get some window that says wait a moment, but it always fails with We can't reactive windows as our servers aren't a

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Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

Hi Florea,

It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Can't reactivate windows after a hardware change

Ok great, could I check you have followed the steps in this article under the heading, ‘Reactivate Windows 11 after a hardware change’

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/rea...

 

Can't reactivate windows after a hardware change

Hi,

I didn't specifically follow the steps to prepare my device for a hardware change, I was unaware.

My account does appear to be linked as I see this account that I purchased windows 11 on listed as the administrator.

I have followed the steps for after the hardware change, and with the troubleshooter I get the message 'We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later'.

Again I didn't follow the steps to link the digital license to my account, at least to my knowledge.