Windows 10: i reset my pc and now it is saying i have to activate windows again

Discus and support i reset my pc and now it is saying i have to activate windows again in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; i bought my pc of amazon which had the built in windows 11 and now that i have reset my pc i need to activate it again however it is saying that i need... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Patrick_115, Jan 4, 2025.

  1. PATRICK_115
    Patrick_115 Win User

    i reset my pc and now it is saying i have to activate windows again


    i bought my pc of amazon which had the built in windows 11 and now that i have reset my pc i need to activate it again however it is saying that i need an authentication key which i have no idea where it is and have no idea how i would find it can anyone help me pease

    :)
     
    Patrick_115, Jan 4, 2025
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  2. MEANDMYCOMPUTER
    MeAndMyComputer Win User

    My PC suddenly says its not activated

    For verification, now you are saying it isn't activated and Microsoft won't help you?
     
    MeAndMyComputer, Jan 4, 2025
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  3. SUPERFLY
    Superfly Win User
    My PC suddenly says its not activated

    I wish I could hands-on your PC .... it's a bit difficult explaining stuff...
     
    Superfly, Jan 4, 2025
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  4. REDDWARF4EVER
    reddwarf4ever Win User

    i reset my pc and now it is saying i have to activate windows again

    My PC suddenly says its not activated

    So now I have a clean install and windows is activated, what are my steps to find out why my original windows install wasn’t activated......

    I await instructions........

    and apart from checking activation, I do everything else as per your suggestions......will in future check validated once a month.......
     
    reddwarf4ever, Jan 4, 2025
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