Windows 10: Windows cannot be activated on this device

Discus and support Windows cannot be activated on this device in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; This device has already been activated with a digital license retail key. However, when I reinstalled Windows after formatting the disk, Windows was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Vroom Vroom, Sep 5, 2024.

  1. Windows cannot be activated on this device


    This device has already been activated with a digital license retail key. However, when I reinstalled Windows after formatting the disk, Windows was not activated even though there were no hardware changes. The Activation Troubleshooter does not show this device. In previous similar situations, this device was only shown to the Activation Troubleshooter after some time had passed. I searched and found that many people had the same problem as me and they didn't get a proper answer. Isn't the problem with Windows activation a major flaw? Why doesn't Microsoft fix this?

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    Vroom Vroom, Sep 5, 2024
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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.
     
    ChojiTiger, Sep 5, 2024
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  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!!!!

     
    csatennis, Sep 5, 2024
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  4. Windows cannot be activated on this device

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Sep 5, 2024
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