Windows 10: Reset PC now can't activate windows when it was activated

Discus and support Reset PC now can't activate windows when it was activated in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I had to reset PC and now I can't get it activated.but was before I did that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JOHN DIOGUARDI, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. JOHN DIOGUARDI
    JOHN DIOGUARDI Win User

    Reset PC now can't activate windows when it was activated


    I had to reset PC and now I can't get it activated.but was before I did that

    :)
     
    JOHN DIOGUARDI, Mar 24, 2025
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  2. THE5KRUNNER
    the5krunner Win User

    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?

    Reset PC now can't activate windows when it was activated 110486d1485974068t-windows-not-activated-following-reset-pc-watermark.png
     
    the5krunner, Mar 24, 2025
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  3. QUBIT
    qubit Win User
    Windows activation . . .

    In the Windows activation status page is it still showing as activated, or do you have something like 3 days to do it in?
     
    qubit, Mar 24, 2025
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  4. GREASEMONKEY
    GREASEMONKEY Win User

    Reset PC now can't activate windows when it was activated

    Windows Vista Activation

    I have 4 sytems in my home running vista(1 ult.-3 prem).The ultimate & 1 premium took SP1
    wthout a hitch.1 premium required re-activation?,The other premium did not list SP1 in windows up-date,So i manually installed it without any re-activation required.
    Also have to add that SP1 has increased performance in every comp.The ultimate machine actually got a 1,100 point increase in 3d 06 without any other changes at all.
     
    GREASEMONKEY, Mar 24, 2025
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