Windows 10: Windows 11 update activation problem

Discus and support Windows 11 update activation problem in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi - I am having an issue with the "Activate Windows Go to Settings to activate windows." grey text on screen in the bottom right-hand corner. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by andrew lane2, Oct 8, 2024.

  1. Windows 11 update activation problem


    Hi - I am having an issue with the "Activate Windows Go to Settings to activate windows." grey text on screen in the bottom right-hand corner. I have only had my pc a few weeks, which came with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and no paperwork. The PC has been updating itself for windows updates and now seems to have Windows 11 Enterprise version no idea how that's happened! It says the Windows 11 version is 23H2 and that it's up-to-date.The product key ends "8HV2C" after the "XXXX-"'s.The activation state shows Error code: 0xC004C003

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    andrew lane2, Oct 8, 2024
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  2. Windows Activation Problem (Problem with degrading back to activated windows 11 home)

    I can help you with that. Here are the steps on how to go back to Windows 11 Home Single Language edition:

    1. Disconnect your computer from the internet.
    2. Boot your computer into Safe Mode. To do this, follow these steps:
      • Press the power button to turn on your computer.
      • Immediately press and hold the Shift key.
      • Keep holding the Shift key until you see the Choose an option screen.
    3. Click on Troubleshoot.
    4. Click on Advanced options.
    5. Click on Start-up Settings.
    6. Click on the Restart button.
    7. When your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the 4 key to select Safe Mode with Networking.
    8. Once your computer boots into Safe Mode, connect it to the internet.
    9. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, follow these steps:
      • Click on the Start button.
      • Type cmd in the search bar.
      • Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
    10. In the Command Prompt window, run the following command:
    Use code with caution.

    1. Press Enter.
    2. Close the Command Prompt window.
    3. Restart your computer.
    Your computer should now be back to Windows 11 Home Single Language edition.

    If the above steps do not work, you can try using a different product key to activate Windows 11 Home Single Language. You can find a list of valid product keys on Microsoft's website.

    If you still cannot activate Windows 11 Home Single Language, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance.
     
    Country Boy Jacob, Oct 8, 2024
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  3. Windows updates...

    Oh. Your "Registry" must have gotten screwed up FLY3R. If for some reason you couldn't download your updates I suppose you could go to the update site, and run throught the steps 'till it fails activation. Then you could go up to "Tools > Manage Add ons > then disable "Windows Genuine Advatage Validation Tool." Of course you should only use this method if you are having problems updating your legitamate copy of Windows XP. Perhaps do to a corrupted piece of software? *Smile Windows 11 update activation problem :)
     
    Thermopylae_480, Oct 8, 2024
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  4. Windows 11 update activation problem

    Windows 10 fails to update


    When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

    Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

    I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.
     
    Slartybart, Oct 8, 2024
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