Windows 10: Can't Deactivate Windows 10 Pro

Discus and support Can't Deactivate Windows 10 Pro in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, as the title says. I can't seem to deactivate windows 10 product key, I want to go back to the free version. I tried all the fixes online, like... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Kyl3, Jan 7, 2022.

  1. KYL3
    Kyl3 Win User

    Can't Deactivate Windows 10 Pro


    Hello, as the title says. I can't seem to deactivate windows 10 product key, I want to go back to the free version. I tried all the fixes online, like slmgr /upk, etc, and others. I even tried restarting after I tried the fixies, I tried reformatting and still shows up. Reasoning why I want it removed is because I bought it off g2a, while it maybe legit key, how the key was obtained is what was bothering me, and I read some were online that 3rd party keys are one off and are then tied to my motherboard.

    :)
     
    Kyl3, Jan 7, 2022
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    MSFT acknowledges some Win10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated

    Source: Microsoft acknowledges some Windows 10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated - Neowin

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    UPDATE: You can now run the Windows Activation troubleshooter to activate again.

    *Arrow Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
     
    Brink, Jan 7, 2022
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  3. Z3R010
    z3r010 Win User
    MSFT acknowledges some Win10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated


    Source: Microsoft acknowledges some Windows 10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated - Neowin

    More:


    UPDATE: You can now run the Windows Activation troubleshooter to activate again.

    *Arrow Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
     
    z3r010, Jan 7, 2022
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  4. JENNIFER CHA
    Jennifer Cha Win User

    Can't Deactivate Windows 10 Pro

    deactivate to activate windows 10 pro

    Hi Leslie,

    It seems that you are referring to an upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro. Having said that, we suggest checking the article below on how to upgrade your brand new PC to Windows 10 Pro.


    You can always hit us back if you have other questions in mind.

    Best regards.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Jan 7, 2022
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