Windows 10: I cannot activate Windows 11 after a BIOS update

Discus and support I cannot activate Windows 11 after a BIOS update in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; A few days ago I updated the bios on my desktop's motherboard. Upon restarting, my PIN did not work, and I had to reinstall Windows. Now, Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DavidMont, Nov 2, 2023.

  1. DavidMont Win User

    I cannot activate Windows 11 after a BIOS update


    A few days ago I updated the bios on my desktop's motherboard. Upon restarting, my PIN did not work, and I had to reinstall Windows. Now, Windows works, but it shows as not activated. I have contacted support several times, but seem to get disconnected soon after speaking with someone from technical support. My Windows 11 license was originally a Windows 7/8 one that recelved a Windows 10 update, then 11. Here's what I have tried so far from suggestions from Microsoft support reps over the last few days:Reinstalling Windows 11, both from a reset from Settings, and from a fresh ISO downloa

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    DavidMont, Nov 2, 2023
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  2. Cant Activate Windows 11 after BIOS Update !

    Updating your motherboard's BIOS should not affect your Windows 11 activation, as activation is tied to your Microsoft account, not your hardware. However, it's possible that something went wrong during the BIOS update that caused your Windows 11 activation to be lost.

    To resolve the issue, you can try the following:

    1. Check that you're signed in to Windows 11 with the same Microsoft account you used to activate it.
    2. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation and click on "Troubleshoot" to run the activation troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions and select "I recently changed hardware on this device" when prompted.
    3. If the troubleshooter doesn't work, try using the "Change product key" option in the Activation settings to manually enter your product key. You can find your product key on the Windows 11 packaging or in the email from Microsoft when you purchased the license.
    Let me know if you need further help.
     
    Shivam.Pandey, Nov 2, 2023
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  3. BAGZZlash Win User
    MSI 5870 BIOS Update

    Still can't reproduce. Could you please post the exact BIOSes that produce the issue?
     
    BAGZZlash, Nov 2, 2023
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  4. I cannot activate Windows 11 after a BIOS update

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    Hi all i am new in this forum, i need meanings step by step of each item listed in the bios Phoenix-Award
     
    central473, Nov 2, 2023
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