Windows 10: New PC deactivated

Discus and support New PC deactivated in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I used my Microsoft account that is linked to old PC. I build a new one since the old is not working properly now. When I linked my MS account it is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by shana.hintz, Oct 14, 2022.

  1. New PC deactivated


    I used my Microsoft account that is linked to old PC. I build a new one since the old is not working properly now. When I linked my MS account it is not activated even though I have digital license. I upgraded my old PC to Windows 10 from Windows 8 and Im using the same account in this device. Why I cant activate it?

    :)
     
    shana.hintz, Oct 14, 2022
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    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
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    anandsap123, Oct 14, 2022
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  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Oct 14, 2022
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  4. PKJ
    pkj Win User

    New PC deactivated

    Unable to reactivate windows on a new PC

    I had earlier asked a question here on SU.SE. It was suggested to me that I should firstly deactivate windows on older PC and then try to activate windows on the new PC. I have deactivated windows on the older PC by slmgr /upk, but I am unable to activate windows on the new PC.

    I have followed Activation> Troubleshoot> I changed hardware on this device recently> Unable to Activate Windows > See other devices linked to your Microsoft account, I get the following message (attached as image). In the attached image my windows is listed, but mentions as Windows isn't Activated and I do not get the option to select the windows.

    Have I followed a wrong procedure? What should I do next?


    New PC deactivated 7iLAC.png


    PS: I have a Retail license of Windows


    New PC deactivated LTP2X.jpg
     
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