4,013 questions
4,013 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation tags
0 answers
Windows activation
Hello, windows is not authenticated on my pc after a hardware switch and I’ve tried everything outside of contacting support. It pops up with error code 0x803faab
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-15T22:36:37.1366667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(156.8, 76%, 25%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EDQ%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
DJ quinlan
0
Reputation points
asked 2025-12-15T22:36:37.1366667+00:00
DJ quinlan
0
Reputation points
5 answers
Keep getting activation error in Event Viewer
This shows up over and over again in Event Viewer. Windows 11 Pro shows as activated. My Office 2021 shows as activated. I have separate active licenses for Visio & Project. They show as activated. All are digital licenses tied to my Microsoft…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-13T01:21:53.1533333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(252.8, 36%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ETG%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Tom Geldner
21
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T20:41:15.5333333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(256, 10%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EIL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Igor Leyko
108.1K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows 10/11 Pro Upgrade Refund
Hi, Microsoft...I am very mad for yall to not let me reach out to a real agent for help. So, if there is anyone out there who works for microsoft and not a real robot, I need a refund for the upgrade I bought and I wasted $105 dollars for it and I need…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-15T16:37:13.5766667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(166.4, 51%, 26%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ETW%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Titus White
0
Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-15T17:47:00.2866667+00:00
Titus White
0
Reputation points
5 answers
Activation issue
I just bought a license for Windows 11 Pro to upgrade my 11 Home PC. I thought I was doing the upgrade correctly I ended up accidentally installing the OS on my computer causing a dual boot situation. I removed it the other day. I was able to then…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-11T00:02:35.8133333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(204.8, 71%, 29%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EBF%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Bryant Fuller
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T17:40:49.7+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(204.8, 84%, 29%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Alexandr S
101.5K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
estoy tratando de comprar por la store de microsoft
Al tratar de realizar un upgrade a Windows 11 pro mediante la store me aparece el siguiente mensaje de error "Estamos teniendo problemas para procesar tu pago y nos gustaría solucionarlo", mi cuenta no esta bloqueada, no tengo pagos pendientes…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-15T16:17:16.2866667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(121.6, 87%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ELL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Laboratorio Lmar
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T16:55:11.3466667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(115.19999999999999, 82%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EHF%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Hector FC
16,060
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Having problems with reactivating what I believe to be a valid Windows product key
Mid 2024 I purchased a mini-pc for home lab use with Windows 11 installed. I did the initial set up of the PC when received and activated the license. The device showed up in my devices list under my Microsoft account. I've since then been learning…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-15T15:44:44.4066667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(48, 64%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ER5%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
RobinSpindler-5092
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T16:19:56.1266667+00:00
DaveM121
815.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to activate Windows 11 after a disk copy
Until recently I had two desktop PCs, based on Gigabyte motherboards, running Windows 10. I also have a desktop PC, based on a MSI motherboard, running Windows 11. As the Gigabyte PCs do not meet the hardware requirements of Windows 11, I decided to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-10-25T16:24:10.8+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(240, 28.999999999999996%, 33%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESG%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Stephen Gaze
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-12-15T15:35:32.25+00:00
Stephen Gaze
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Unable to upgrade from windows 10 to 11
As the title states, I am unable to upgrade my pc from windows 10 to windows 11 regardless of which method I use. I originally tried to use the settings on my pc to upgrade from there, but after multiple attempts of the update failing due to error codes,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(6.4, 0%, 10%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ER%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
2 answers
Activating windows problem
Hello, I’m having an issue with Windows activation on my PC. I’ve been using this computer for over 3 years and Windows was activated and working normally the entire time. Recently, it suddenly changed to “Not activated” and now shows error code…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(182.40000000000003, 87%, 27%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ED%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
5 answers
Cannot activate windows
I recently reinstalled Windows on my PC, and for some reason the Windows activation key didn't automatically move over, so I had to go through the process of going into the activation settings, selecting I changed hardware, and selecting my PC as the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-12T06:24:04.0333333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(153.6, 62%, 24%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EGS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
George Stafford
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T12:07:30.7133333+00:00
Gunasekar N
51,215
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Can't activate Windows. 0xC004C008
I've bought a new PC and Windows disto with activation code included(packed and sealed with holographic lable). After assembly and windows installation i've tried to activate it using provided key. And i've got 0xC004C008 error. I've got the distro from…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-14T19:20:23.0166667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(67.2, 74%, 16%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EET%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
EUGEN TSIBULEVSKIJ
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-12-15T11:04:41.44+00:00
EUGEN TSIBULEVSKIJ
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows activation key problem
Good afternoon. I am a representative of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administartion. After the beginning of Russia's armed agression against Ukraine, we received from our partners, as assistance under the USAID program, a number of laptops with…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-11T09:32:06.6866667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(240, 70%, 33%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3E0%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Запорізька ОВА09
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-12-15T09:31:46.3033333+00:00
Запорізька ОВА09
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Enterprise License Inquiries
Hello. My company purchased 8 Windows 10 Pro licenses and later upgraded to Windows 11. After that, we would like to investigate who is using which licenses to manage the license of the company Windows 11. Please let me know how I can investigate the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-15T07:22:20.7433333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(86.4, 41%, 18%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
송영학
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T08:54:35.2266667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(0, 7.000000000000001%, 10%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EDB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
DYARI BARHAM
30,291
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
9 answers
Windows 11 Activation Issue
Hello. I am not really clear on the details of what happened anymore because I have been trying to get help from Microsoft support for weeks now to no avail, but what I do know is that I have a watermark on my screen telling me to activate my Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-13T16:54:05.3666667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(252.8, 97%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESK%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Shailin Khdr
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-12-15T07:21:43.7466667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(211.20000000000002, 72%, 30%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EHV%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Hendrix-V
6,620
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Windows not activated (0xC004C008)
Windows activation error 0xC004C008. Retail ESD key previously activated on the same PC. Unable to contact online support. Trace ID: Ra9IEIFrIEOTLwIU.14.147
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-14T08:08:21.1633333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(300.8, 68%, 39%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Володимир Мисик
0
Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-15T07:12:01.9+00:00
Hendrix-V
6,620
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Windows generic key not working
Hello there, I am running Windows 11 Home and have bought an activation key for the Pro version as I need access to the remote desktop. However, when trying to use the generic key to activate it (VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T), it refuses to work. I have…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-14T20:26:00.9+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(163.2, 89%, 25%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EOR%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
oliver reardon
0
Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-15T05:39:09.3066667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(22.400000000000002, 80%, 12%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ENL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Norah-L
1,730
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Upgrading Win 11 Home to Pro broke activation
I recently bought a new laptop with Windows 11 Home. I wanted the features of Windows 11 Pro and so when I noticed I could upgrade form the MS Store, I took the chance. The purchase went through and the laptop did its thing and when done, I restarted. …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-15T01:46:03.5166667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(236.8, 44%, 32%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
CHRISTOPHER HUGHES
0
Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-15T04:25:09.8+00:00
CHRISTOPHER HUGHES
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows Digital License issues
I recently updated hardware on my pc(motherboard, cpu) and after doing a reinstall I migrated my windows over to this pc. It worked fine at first, but after restarting it again I had an issue. After updating drivers, windows updates, etc. I'm getting…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-14T23:58:01.59+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(313.6, 96%, 40%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJN%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Josh Nichols
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-12-15T00:30:51.0366667+00:00
EmilyS726
187.1K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Does a windows 11 key have a redeem date
One of my friend is in a petty debate with a retailer. So the retailer key does not work when my friend ask for a refund the retailer asked him the redeem date of his key, so i'm wondering is there a redeem date on a windows 11 key, have the key with me…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(115.19999999999999, 69%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EMS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(204.8, 96%, 29%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3END%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Reactivating Windows 11 through trouble
Hello, I have been upgrading components in my computer. I recently upgraded my GPU and ran the windows reactivator just fine through the troubleshooter. Now that I have a new motherboard and CPU, I cannot reactive as the device is not correct. It looks…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
4,013 questions
asked 2025-12-14T18:46:33.8333333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(44.800000000000004, 45%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ETC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Tyler Chaika
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-14T20:25:12.42+00:00
Tyler Chaika
20
Reputation points