Windows 10: Embedded Windows 11 wont Activate

I have a Dell laptop with Windows 11 Pro embedded but Windows 11 Pro is not activated on the laptop. When I try to activate it says that the key is already in use. I have contacted Dell and they told me to contact Microsoft.

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Windows 7 wont install drivers

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If you having an issue installing a driver that worked before you formatted or wont install on a fresh build, sometimes this means hardware damage

 

clean install of W10 - embedded key, and Legacy MBR/BIOS v UEFI choice

The W8 key is safely embedded in the firmware.

Alphanumeric's experience is probably more to do with that particular PC rather than a general point.

As a test I've just booted my Dell with its W8 key in the firmware using the latest 20H2 install USB, as created by the MCT. It successfully found the embedded key, skipping steps 9/10 in the tutorial and went straight to step 11 'Check the I accept the license terms box'.

Make a note of the embedded W8 key just in case, but you probably won't need to enter it *Wink

 

Windows 10 Wont Activate after upgrade

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

“Due to high demand for Windows 10 globally, few of us may experience a temporary delay in activation. For Activation Errors
“0xC004C003 or 0Xc004F050” request you to wait for 24 hours and Windows 10 should activate automatically without any issue on your machine.”

As a work around I suggest you follow the below steps to activate a couple of activation issues.

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  Push the start button
  
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  Type Settings
  
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  Navigate to Update and Security
  
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  Click on Activation
  

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.