Windows 10: Windows requires activation after update

Discus and support Windows requires activation after update in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a work laptop with installed and activated Windows. Yesterday, a Windows update took place, and now I see a "Activate Windows" watermark at the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ilya Karev, Feb 16, 2025.

  1. ILYA KAREV
    Ilya Karev Win User

    Windows requires activation after update


    I have a work laptop with installed and activated Windows. Yesterday, a Windows update took place, and now I see a "Activate Windows" watermark at the bottom, even though it wasn’t there before. How can I fix this?

    :)
     
    Ilya Karev, Feb 16, 2025
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  2. 3COLORS
    3Colors Win User

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Windows requires activation after update :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Feb 16, 2025
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  3. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Feb 16, 2025
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  4. GREASEMONKEY
    GREASEMONKEY Win User

    Windows requires activation after update

    Windows Vista Activation

    I have 4 sytems in my home running vista(1 ult.-3 prem).The ultimate & 1 premium took SP1
    wthout a hitch.1 premium required re-activation?,The other premium did not list SP1 in windows up-date,So i manually installed it without any re-activation required.
    Also have to add that SP1 has increased performance in every comp.The ultimate machine actually got a 1,100 point increase in 3d 06 without any other changes at all.
     
    GREASEMONKEY, Feb 16, 2025
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