Windows 10: Windows keeps asking me to activate

Discus and support Windows keeps asking me to activate in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I bought a windows 11 product key back in december 2023 for my new build. I then reinstalled windows 2 weeks ago and there were no hardware changes.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by MartinMøller1, Mar 7, 2025.

  1. MARTINMøLLER1
    MartinMøller1 Win User

    Windows keeps asking me to activate


    I bought a windows 11 product key back in december 2023 for my new build. I then reinstalled windows 2 weeks ago and there were no hardware changes. The windows product key is attached to my microsoft account. When reinstalling windows I chose the option not to enter my product key. After reinstall was finished I logged in to my microsoft account and windows automatically reactivated. Since then every 3 days windows asks me to activate windows. I go to system-activation and then troubleshoot. A pop up says "Windows activation - we have activated this copy of windows". Activation then says "Act

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    MartinMøller1, Mar 7, 2025
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  2. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    windows activation

    Hi Micah,

    Check the list of error codes
    here     and follow the suggested steps to resolve it. If the error code isn't in the list, kindly send us the exact error code. You may attach a screenshot of the error. By the way, how did you get your copy of Windows 10? I suggest that you refer to this

    link     for ways on how to activate Windows 10 depending on how you got your copy of Windows.

    We'll keep an eye out on your response.
     
    Aileen Alf, Mar 7, 2025
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  3. STEPHANIE SAL
    Stephanie Sal Win User
    Activate Windows

    Hello UK,

    There are some factors to consider in activating Windows 10 like the build and version supported by the model or the type of Windows copy installed on a computer. For us to effectively assist you, we would like to ask a few questions:

    • Is your Windows 10 preinstalled or is it a retail copy?
    • Is this the first time you're activating your Windows 10
    • What is the make and model of your computer?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow steps provided in this support article on how to resolve Windows
    activation errors. You may also check this link for more information about activation in Windows 10.

    Keep us posted so that we can further help.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Mar 7, 2025
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    Windows keeps asking me to activate

    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
     
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