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  1. ADKSRR
    ADKSRR Win User

    Support claims my Windows 10 Pro installation has been deactivated after trying to update...


    I kinda can't believe this is true, but this is my situation and what I was told:1. I was on a 10-year old PC with Windows 10 Pro, which had been updated I think for free but not sure from a retail copy of Windows 8 Pro.2. Knowing Windows 10 security updates are ending this year, I decided to upgrade my motherboard, CPU and memory and system drive. Based on everything I'd read, this would be a very straightforward process that might require a phone call to reauthorize on the new hardware.3. I decided to install Windows 11 Pro on the new drive rather than trying to update the Windows 10 Pro ins

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    ADKSRR, Feb 17, 2025
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  2. GREIVERBLADE
    GreiverBlade Win User

    Windows 10 and GFE forcing 353.62 install

    perfect a confirmation that i need to keep W7 Pro on my main rig.

    tho that issue is weird... (oh well ... "beta" ... feelings)

    anyway thanks @RCoon
     
    GreiverBlade, Feb 17, 2025
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  3. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User
    Microsoft claims I signed up for Windows 10...

    Click to expand... This is my list of hidden updates:

    Support claims my Windows 10 Pro installation has been deactivated after trying to update... hidden-updates-jpg.jpg
     
    P4-630, Feb 17, 2025
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  4. Z3R010
    z3r010 Win User

    Support claims my Windows 10 Pro installation has been deactivated after trying to update...

    MSFT acknowledges some Win10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated


    Source: Microsoft acknowledges some Windows 10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated - Neowin

    More:


    UPDATE: You can now run the Windows Activation troubleshooter to activate again.

    *Arrow Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
     
    z3r010, Feb 17, 2025
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