Windows 10: Windows 11 activation after reinstallation

Discus and support Windows 11 activation after reinstallation in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Activation trouble shooting says it found a digital license but I need to install Windows 11 Home to activate it. Is Windows 11 Home a free file or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Guest in MN, Jun 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM.

  1. Windows 11 activation after reinstallation


    Activation trouble shooting says it found a digital license but I need to install Windows 11 Home to activate it. Is Windows 11 Home a free file or something?My older HP laptop crashed saying it couldn't find an operating system. Tried recovery methods but all ended up freezing and failing to recover. Out of total frustration bought a new HP laptop. It came with a recovery memory stick that I used on my older computer. Everything progressed to the point of activation but I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Nothing I search for offers clear help or tells me what I'm doing wrong.

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  2. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
  3. csatennis Win User
    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
  4. Windows 11 activation after reinstallation

    Windows 11 reinstall

    Hi there I'm using a dell inspiron 3501.

    I always experience BSODs in my windows 11 PC. So now I'm trying to reinstall windows 11. I have backed up all the important files as well...

    But at the moment I am confused whether should I reset my PC by removing all the files or clean install or a fresh start. Can you give me any suggestion and how the method actually works and the steps that I should follow to reinstall windows 11?
     
    ShermindaPerera, Jun 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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