Windows 10: Did a BIOS update and windows won't activate

Discus and support Did a BIOS update and windows won't activate in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I recently updated my bios and windows thinks I changed my hardware. When I try to troubleshoot it doesn't work because apparently I'm not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Hoimook Chung, Apr 18, 2025.

  1. HOIMOOK CHUNG
    Hoimook Chung Win User

    Did a BIOS update and windows won't activate


    Hello,I recently updated my bios and windows thinks I changed my hardware. When I try to troubleshoot it doesn't work because apparently I'm not connected to the internet although I have ethernet connection.Thanks for reading this.P.S. Also I have a problem with easy anti cheat from war thunder crashing my PC, if anyone has similar experiences it would be great to hear from them too

    :)
     
    Hoimook Chung, Apr 18, 2025
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  2. TOPS
    tops Win User

    Skype won´t wok in 17063

    Skype Won´t work... games won´t work...

    Making backup and re-format...

    Maybe I Install a Windows 7 again, At least, all of my games run smoothly ...Sadness!!

    *Banghead
     
    tops, Apr 18, 2025
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  3. KTR
    ktr Win User
    Windows updates won't install!

    I had the same problem when i repaired my O/S, i forgot the steps on how to fixed it, but it is in the microsoft support forum.

    You have to reinstall the windows updater, then restart the updating service.

    edit: Found it...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
     
    ktr, Apr 18, 2025
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  4. BAGZZLASH
    BAGZZlash Win User

    Did a BIOS update and windows won't activate

    MSI 5870 BIOS Update

    Still can't reproduce. Could you please post the exact BIOSes that produce the issue?
     
    BAGZZlash, Apr 18, 2025
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