Windows 10: Why did windows deactivate when I updated my BIOS?

Discus and support Why did windows deactivate when I updated my BIOS? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I originally had a windows 10 digital license. A month or so ago I transferred it to a new computer using the "I changed hardware recently" option. On... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ArrowMaster1252, Oct 24, 2023.

  1. ARROWMASTER1252
    ArrowMaster1252 Win User

    Why did windows deactivate when I updated my BIOS?


    I originally had a windows 10 digital license. A month or so ago I transferred it to a new computer using the "I changed hardware recently" option. On the new computer I updated to windows 11.I then started getting bluescreens. Looking through BIOS updated I found one of them fixed what seemed like the problem. Updating my BIOS fixed the problem, but it then booting into windows I found it deactivated. All the details it gave was that my hardware was changed error code: 0xC004f211I tried the "I changed hardware recently" option, but it says it was "Unable to Activate Windows." I also tried

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    ArrowMaster1252, Oct 24, 2023
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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, Oct 24, 2023
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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, Oct 24, 2023
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  4. JBOYDGOLFER
    jboydgolfer Win User

    Why did windows deactivate when I updated my BIOS?

    Should I update bios?

    I would read the warranty before doing anything. If the manufacturer finds out you did something not on their approved list of steps,for example using a program they didn't list, or a bios, etc, they can treat your video card rma like you threw it against the wall , because if something goes wrong and you didn't follow their steps exactly ,it was damaged through human error and they're not likely going to be obligated to cover it warranty wise. I don't know for sure, I just advocate that you check first , and I also advocate that you verify that it's an actual update ,because very rarely do manufacturers release updates for gpu bios'. And they most certainly wont cover a GPU "update" if its a bios file written by some dude in the Ukraine, it has to be a set process, they have predetermined often.
     
    jboydgolfer, Oct 24, 2023
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