Windows 10: Issues with activation after resetting PC

Discus and support Issues with activation after resetting PC in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Good Afternoon, I was running Windows Updates on Surface Pro 6 running Windows 10 Pro. For whatever reason the Updates hung up and as a last resort I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by WurthHOT, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. WurthHOT Win User

    Issues with activation after resetting PC


    Good Afternoon, I was running Windows Updates on Surface Pro 6 running Windows 10 Pro. For whatever reason the Updates hung up and as a last resort I booted in Safe Mode and ran the Reset this PC. After the reset ran and Windows reloaded I now see that I am running a non-activated version of Windows 10 Enterprise.

    Background: this Surface Pro 6 was purchased with Windows 10 Home, we then purchased an upgrade from Home to Pro through the Microsoft store and installed that back in October. Everything has been working fine until the Updates hung up yesterday.

    Here is a screenshot of slmgr.vbs /dlv. Issues with activation after resetting PC 039c60fe-6fe9-4a09-b60e-86cb73765a96?upload=true.png

    What do I need to do to get re-activated?


    ***Original title: Windows 10 activation invalid after Reset***

    :)
     
    WurthHOT, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. Windows is not activated following "reset this pc"


    Thank you @NavyLCDR, I tried your suggestions but still have the same issue.
    @Superfly, My main issue is the fact that sppsvc.exe won't start and throws the Error 5 (Access Denied). I tried changing permissions, taking ownership etc. but still have the same issue.

    I guess my next step is another restore :-(. I assume you mean a fresh install because the original issue was caused after I clicked "Reset this PC" option in system settings?
     
    the5krunner, Mar 6, 2020
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  3. Windows is not activated following "reset this pc"


    My latest rebuild was done using:
    • Reset this PC.
    • Don't keep files.

    I now see the conflicting output as show in post #16.

    Also I have a watermark on my desktop. Is this normal?

    Issues with activation after resetting PC [​IMG]
     
    the5krunner, Mar 6, 2020
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  4. IggSter Win User

    Issues with activation after resetting PC

    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, Mar 6, 2020
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