Windows 10: Reactivating Windows licence after BIOS update

Discus and support Reactivating Windows licence after BIOS update in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi folks,two days ago I did a BIOS update. Since then my Windows licence is not activated. I assume that Windows detected a hardware change but the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Niklas B1, Jan 12, 2024.

  1. NIKLAS B1
    Niklas B1 Win User

    Reactivating Windows licence after BIOS update


    Hi folks,two days ago I did a BIOS update. Since then my Windows licence is not activated. I assume that Windows detected a hardware change but the strange thing is that I update my BIOS every few months and never had this issue.The error code is 0x803FABC3Windows licence is a Win7 OEM licence that I upgraded to Win10 and Win11.When using the troubleshooter in the system menu it tries to activate Windows then fails.After that I get the option to buy a new licence or to click on a button that says that I recently changed my hardware. After clicking on the latter I get a list of all my systems t

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    Niklas B1, Jan 12, 2024
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  2. BAGZZLASH
    BAGZZlash Win User

    MSI 5870 BIOS Update

    Still can't reproduce. Could you please post the exact BIOSes that produce the issue?
     
    BAGZZlash, Jan 12, 2024
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  3. CENTRAL473
    central473 Win User
    bios

    Hi all i am new in this forum, i need meanings step by step of each item listed in the bios Phoenix-Award
     
    central473, Jan 12, 2024
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  4. JEREMYGODFREYHP
    JeremyGodfreyHP Win User

    Reactivating Windows licence after BIOS update

    BIOS is missing a required licence

    When I enter the productkey listed on the HP laptop sticker it is not accepted and I get the error message - BIOS is missing a required licence
     
    JeremyGodfreyHP, Jan 12, 2024
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