Windows 10: I can't reactivate my Windows

Discus and support I can't reactivate my Windows in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently had to perform a clean installation of Windows on my PC due to a virus infection. Before doing so, I made sure my license key was linked to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Pichawat, Nov 13, 2024.

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    I can't reactivate my Windows


    I recently had to perform a clean installation of Windows on my PC due to a virus infection. Before doing so, I made sure my license key was linked to my Microsoft account. The first clean installation activated automatically without issues. However, when I discovered that some viruses remained on my drive, I completely formatted it and performed a second clean installation of Windows. This time, I couldn't automatically reactivate Windows like I did during the first installation.I have two questionsI can't reactivate my Windows :Do I need to remove the old device from my Microsoft account before attempting to reactivate W

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